• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)
• Has 65 certified beds with an average of 45.6 residents per day (70% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Mar 18, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.21 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 57.4% (high)
Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Scituate, Massachusetts with 65 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored above average compared to Massachusetts facilities.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILTON, VALMAI | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 100% | Apr 1, 1984 |
| HILTON, LINDA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2009 |
| HILTON, LINDA | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2009 |