The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
WINCHESTER REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
WINCHESTER, MA · Medicare-certified · 121 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
WINCHESTER REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in Winchester, MA has an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars for staffing, 4 stars for health inspections, and 4 stars for quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is above the federal benchmark (4.38 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations involved medication errors, drug storage/labeling, and care planning.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.377 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.377.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.27
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.66
- Nurse aides
- 2.45
- Weekend nursing
- 3.75
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
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
25%26.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%5.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%1.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.2%2.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.4%20%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.8%12.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.6%16.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.2%24.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
17.2%10.8%Improving
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
—97.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of STELLAR HEALTH GROUP · 7 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 105.3 residents on an average day (87% of 121 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.