The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BLAIRE HOUSE OF MILFORD
MILFORD, MA · Medicare-certified · 73 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 1 of 5 stars. This facility has the lowest overall rating, with low quality measures (1 star), health inspections at 2 stars, and staffing at 4 stars; reported nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, just below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0878 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0878.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.48
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.87
- Nurse aides
- 2.74
- Weekend nursing
- 3.75
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
37.9%31.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.7%6.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.7%5.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%6.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%14.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25%19.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.4%19.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.4%25.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.5%32.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.2%90%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.9%77.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to clearly tell residents or their representatives that they could refuse a binding arbitration agreement. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 847 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure each resident got a nourishing, balanced diet that met daily nutrition and special dietary needs. Cited December 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 800 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $38,610 in total fines.
- $38,610
Federal fine
Mar 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ELDER SERVICES · 6 homes · 2.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 68 residents on an average day (93% of 73 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.