CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
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Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ashland, Massachusetts with 103 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
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.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
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.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
+ 7 more deficiencies
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERVIEW LODGE LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Dec 15, 2015 |
| DESAI, INDIRA | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Dec 15, 2015 |
| DESAI, INDIRA | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Dec 15, 2015 |
| DESAI, INDIRA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 15, 2015 |
| DESAI, INDIRA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 15, 2015 |
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