The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE
SHREWSBURY, MA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
5/5 stars overall. SHREWSBURY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT SOUTHGATE has strong overall and quality ratings, with a 4/5 health inspection rating and no fines in the last 24 months; staffing is lower at 2/5 stars, though reported nurse staffing is 4.22 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2249 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2249.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.25
- Nurse aides
- 2.38
- Weekend nursing
- 3.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 65%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.6%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.7%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.7%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.3%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
32%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
95.9%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
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 December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to fully assess a resident promptly on admission and then keep that assessment updated regularly. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 636 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $7,901 in total fines.
- $7,901
Federal fine
Sep 19, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ATLAS HEALTHCARE · 29 homes · 3.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 90.5 residents on an average day (91% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 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.