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BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY

10 ERLIN TERRACE
TEWKSBURY, MA 01876 · 9788513121 · Middlesex County
⚠ Special Focus Candidate. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program due to a history of serious quality problems.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds131
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
State rank#299

By the numbers

70
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
2
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$71,902
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citation volume is steady at 26 in both the most recent and oldest of the last three cycles.

Recent Health Citations

Apr 30, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0657
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Apr 30, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0656
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0883
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0810
D — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0760
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0757
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0755
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0695
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0690
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0628
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0607
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0554
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0865
E — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0842
E — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0812
E — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0804
E — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0761
E — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0692
E — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Dec 17, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0677
E — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.