Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, MA 01440 · (978) 632-8776
For profit - Limited Liability company · 124 certified beds
Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 9 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 2, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 2, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.February 2, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.February 2, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.February 2, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.February 2, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 2, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 2, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.February 2, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.February 2, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 9, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.06 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.16 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.30 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.2% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 124 |
| Average residents per day | 108.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Wachusett Manor Gardner · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Quabbin Valley Healthcare Athol · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Auburn Auburn · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Alliance Health at Baldwinville Baldwinville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Overlook Masonic Health Center Charlton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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