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Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation

2045 GRAND ARMY HIGHWAY, SWANSEA, MA, 02777

(508) 379-9700

86 licensed beds

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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2045 Grand Army Highway

Swansea, MA 02777

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

225185

Care type

Nursing home

County

Bristol

Facility name

Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation

Street address

2045 GRAND ARMY HIGHWAY

City / state / ZIP

Swansea, MA 02777

Phone

(508) 379-9700

About this facility — Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation

Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Swansea, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 86 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Swansea 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 Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation 61 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $24,635 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 August 31, 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

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1975-02-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

16 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$24,635 total

Last standard inspection

2025-06-23

Nurse staffing

3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$497 per day (≈ $15,110/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

58% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 35% private/other

Occupancy

84% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

2% above the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-09-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-10-16

F-0805

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2025-10-16

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-10-16

2025-06-23Health inspection13 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0585

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0842

E · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0851

F · No harm found

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0867

E · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-21

F-0887

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-07-21

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (45 citations)

2025-04-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0557

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2025-04-07

2024-07-01Health inspection31 citations

F-0565

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-09-10

F-0583

E · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-09-10

F-0641

B · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0656

E · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-09-10

F-0658

E · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-09-10

F-0661

D · No harm found

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0679

E · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0680

F · No harm found

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0694

D · No harm found

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0726

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0741

D · No harm found

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0757

E · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-09-10

F-0758

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-09-10

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-09-10

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0842

E · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-09-10

F-0868

F · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0940

E · No harm found

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0941

E · No harm found

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0942

E · No harm found

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0943

D · No harm found

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0944

E · No harm found

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0945

E · No harm found

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0946

E · No harm found

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F-0949

E · No harm found

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Corrected 2024-08-09

2023-03-28Health inspection10 citations

F-0641

B · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F-0642

B · No harm found

Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F-0658

E · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F-0695

E · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F-0726

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F-0759

E · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F-0886

F · No harm found

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2023-05-08

2025-06-23Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0321

C · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-07-09

K-0754

C · No harm found

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

Corrected 2025-07-09

2023-03-28Fire-safety inspection1 citation

K-0911

F · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-06-15

Federal penalties

2024-07-01Fine$15,139

2024-02-20Fine$2,659

2024-02-12Fine$2,279

2024-01-22Fine$4,558

Total fines$24,635

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 225185.

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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