Wachusett Manor

Nursing Home · Gardner, MA

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number225533

Contact & location

32 Hospital Hill Road
Gardner, MA 01440
Worcester County
Phone
(978) 632-5477
ZIP code
01440 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
96
Residents per day
90.3 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC
Chain
Ephram Lahasky (22 facilities, avg 1.8★)
Medicare certified since
January 8, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.29 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.43 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.90 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.95 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.96 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.5 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
11.1 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 26, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
42 health · 17 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-26 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-07
2025-09-26 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-07
2025-09-26 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-07
2025-09-26 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-07
2025-09-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-07
2025-06-24 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-19
2025-06-24 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-19
2024-08-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-06
2024-08-13 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-15
2024-08-13 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-04
2024-08-13 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-06
2024-08-13 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-06
2024-08-13 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-21
2024-08-13 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-06
2024-08-13 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-13
2024-08-13 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-27
2023-05-16 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 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.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23
2023-05-16 Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-23

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Majekodunmi, Akindele (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Presutti, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Presutti, Mark (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Majekodunmi, Akindele (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Presutti, Mark (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Wachusett Manor?

Wachusett Manor has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.

How many beds does Wachusett Manor have?

It has 96 certified beds and cares for about 90 residents per day.

Has Wachusett Manor been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Wachusett Manor?

It is part of Ephram Lahasky and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Wachusett Manor?

(978) 632-5477. The facility is located at 32 Hospital Hill Road, Gardner, MA 01440.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.