CMS data snapshot: July 2026
• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Google users rate it 2.6/5 based on 7 reviews
• Has 82 certified beds with an average of 54.4 residents per day (66% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Jun 17, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $7,596 across 3 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 3.74 hours per resident per day
• Part of the Alpha Healthcare Management chain (5 facilities)
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
The Gardens at Cedarwood is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Franklin, Massachusetts with 82 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. The facility scored below average compared to Massachusetts facilities.
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
+ 12 more deficiencies
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHA SNF MA LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Oct 15, 2023 |
| SEGAL, WILLIAM | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Oct 15, 2023 |
| BBUYE, STEVEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 4, 2024 |
| FLANAGAN, MICHAEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 4, 2024 |
| MURFITT, HANS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 4, 2024 |
| SEGAL, WILLIAM | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Mar 24, 2023 |
| BBUYE, STEVEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 31, 2025 |
| MURFITT, HANS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 31, 2025 |
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