Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Scituate, MA

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number225722

Contact & location

59 Country Way
Scituate, MA 02066
Plymouth County
Phone
(781) 545-9477
ZIP code
02066 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
65
Residents per day
46.5 (72% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Cardigan Nursing Home, INC.
Medicare certified since
February 1, 1997
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

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

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)
0.79 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.50 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.00 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.05 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
90.6 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
85.7 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 18, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 4 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-03-18 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-18 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-28
2025-03-18 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-18 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 2025-04-21
2025-03-18 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-14
2025-03-18 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-18 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 2025-04-21
2024-02-01 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-02
2024-02-01 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-01
2024-02-01 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-02-01 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.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-26
2022-03-31 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-04-14
2022-03-31 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 2022-03-31
2022-03-31 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-04-22
2022-03-31 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 2022-04-22

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
Hilton, Valmai (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Hilton, Linda (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hilton, Linda (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a 4-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 Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 65 certified beds and cares for about 47 residents per day.

Has Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

(781) 545-9477. The facility is located at 59 Country Way, Scituate, MA 02066.

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