Wedgemere Healthcare

146 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780 · (508) 823-0767
For profit - Limited Liability company · 94 certified beds

Wedgemere Healthcare has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 12 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $129,794 in all.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on April 1, 2026 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.April 1, 2026 · F0680 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.April 1, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedApril 1, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 1, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.April 1, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.April 1, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.April 1, 2026 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.April 1, 2026 · F0551 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 1, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.April 1, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 1, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 1, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.

• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 12, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.January 6, 2026 · F0777 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 6, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.October 22, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 8, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 8, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $129,794December 18, 2023

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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