The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: H
Nursing home report
Meadow Green Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Registered name: Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
WALTHAM, MA · Medicare-certified · 123 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Meadow Green Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Waltham, MA has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star staffing and 2-star health inspections; reported staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.92 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and it had $9,318 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9234 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $9,318recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9234.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.63
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96
- Nurse aides
- 2.33
- Weekend nursing
- 3.72
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 65%
Registered nurse turnover: 74%
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
23.3%17.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.7%4.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.9%4.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%5.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23%23.2%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.4%6.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%15.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.4%14.8%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
18.3%56.2%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
—95.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.6%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — 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 15 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 11 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,318 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 35 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $195,559 in total fines.
- $9,318
Federal fine
Oct 15, 2024
- $186,241
Federal fine
Mar 13, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 91.9 residents on an average day (75% of 123 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.