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Walpole Healthcare
160 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081
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Walpole Healthcare Description
Walpole Healthcare
Every Next Step facility acts as both a skilled nursing facility and as a home, whether that be for a day, a week, or a year. You want the best for your loved one, in both comfort AND care, and that is exactly what Next Step Healthcare strives to provide.
​Our facilities offer a wide range of programs and services to meet the needs of each resident. Each facility, while aesthetically ranging from cozy, home-like buildings with pond views to large multi-level buildings with state-of-the-art rehabilitation gyms, has been carefully and thoughtfully designed with our residents in mind. You know you are in a Next Step facility when you walk through the door and feel welcomed and catered to.
​From Braintree to Melrose, from Gloucester to Fall River to Westborough, our facilities strive to provide dedicated and experienced staff – CNAs & nurses who do not take lightly that your vulnerable loved one is in our care. It is our highest priority to make them feel safe, comfortable, healthy, and happy. We hire staff who share our commitment to our residents.
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Care Types at Community
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Several reviews report serious concerns about patient care, including unresponsiveness, lack of communication with family members, and inadequate medical attention.
- Instances of neglect were mentioned, such as patients being left without essential medication, oxygen tanks being empty, and improper handling of patients with specific medical needs.
- Some reviewers experienced poor customer service, describing difficulty in contacting supervisors or receiving assistance from staff, and encountering rude or uncaring attitudes from nurses.
- There were complaints about the facility's cleanliness and the quality of the food provided to patients.
- On a positive note, a few reviews praised the physical therapy and rehabilitation services, highlighting the professionalism and care of the physical and occupational therapy staff.
- Some family members expressed gratitude for the care and attention their loved ones received, specifically mentioning the kindness and responsiveness of certain nurses and therapists.
Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture, with significant concerns about patient care and staff responsiveness, alongside some positive experiences with rehabilitation services.
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Health
Activities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 18, 1991
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 90
Total current residents: 63
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $3250
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-28 | 2022-12-14 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-10-17 | 2019-10-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-10-17 | 2019-10-29 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-10-17 | 2019-10-29 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-06-12 | 2018-06-29 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2018-06-12 | 2018-07-13 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2018-06-12 | 2018-07-13 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | D | 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. |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate foot care. |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | B | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | D | 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. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | D | Administration Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-03-10 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2019-09-04 | $20,231 |
| 2022-11-18 | $3,250 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Walpole which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 5,918 (very small town).
- The average income is $128,564, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 54.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 138 days of rain, 30 days of snow and 196 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.46 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.72 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.26 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.06 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.46 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Big Y
0.8 miles awayStop & Shop
1.0 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.0 miles awaySabb's Market
2.0 miles awayShiva bazar
2.3 miles awayTransportation
Windsor Gardens
0.6 miles awayPlimptonville
0.8 miles awayBus Stations
Opp 177 Main St @ New Pond Village
0.2 miles awayMain St @ Mylod St
0.2 miles away283 Main St
0.4 miles awayMain St @ Gay Ave
0.4 miles awayWalpole St @ Garden Pkwy
0.4 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
1.6 miles awayTD Bank
1.9 miles awayNorwood Bank
2.2 miles awayCitizens Bank
2.4 miles awayMembers Plus Credit Union
2.4 miles awayHospitals
Norwood Hospital
1.9 miles awaySharon High School
4.5 miles awayPappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children
5.0 miles awayMedfield State Hospital
5.6 miles awayNew England Sinai Hospital
6.8 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
2.3 miles awayWalgreens
3.9 miles awayWalgreen's
7.3 miles awayRite Aid
7.9 miles awayRandolph Pharmacy
8.9 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
1.7 miles awayN.E. Dental Specialists
2.1 miles awayNorwood Dental Care
2.2 miles awayDental Associates of Walpole
3.0 miles awayKid Care Dental, P.C.
6.0 miles awayParks
Wilson Street Playground
0.6 miles awayEast Walpole
0.9 miles awayFrancis William Bird Park
0.9 miles awayLewis Park
0.9 miles awayVeterans Memorial Park
1.3 miles awayPlaces of Worship
United First Parish Church
13.0 miles awayKings Chapel
15.7 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
16.2 miles awayOld North Church
16.3 miles awayCushman Union Church
18.2 miles awayShopping
Walpole Mall
1.7 miles awayThe Commons at Washington Street
4.6 miles awayRiTE AIDE Plaza
4.6 miles awayCobb Corner Plaza Sign (Washington St.)
4.6 miles awayCobb Corner Plaza Sign (Sharon St.)
4.7 miles awayCulture
The Norwood Theatre
2.3 miles awayCanton Community Theater: North Plaza
4.8 miles awayCanton Community Theater: South Plaza
4.8 miles awayHenderson Arts Center
6.8 miles awayOrpehum Theatre
7.2 miles awayRestaurants
Jimmy's Pizzeria
0.9 miles awayFriendly's
1.6 miles awayBertucci's
1.6 miles awayNinety-Nine
1.6 miles awayChili's
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