Blaire House of Tewksbury
CMS rates Blaire House of Tewksbury 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 98 citations across 8 inspections in the last three years, with $71,902 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Blaire House of Tewksbury
Blaire House of Tewksbury is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 131 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).
It is one of 7 senior care facilities in Tewksbury and 341 skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Blaire House of Tewksbury 98 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 9 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $71,902 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0656 4 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-0550 3 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-0677 3 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0804 3 inspections. Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F-0842 3 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Who to contact in Massachusetts
- Licensing: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
- File a complaint: 800-462-5540 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 617-222-7495. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 800-922-2275. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Lowell General Hospital, about 5.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, about 8.2 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Holy Family Hospital, about 8.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Vantage At Lowell, Lowell, about 2.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- New England Pediatric Care, North Billerica, about 3.1 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley, Billerica, about 3.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Care One At Lowell, Lowell, about 4.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Sunny Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr, Chelmsford, about 4.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
