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Wachusett Manor

32 HOSPITAL HILL ROAD, GARDNER, MA, 01440

(978) 632-5477

96 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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32 Hospital Hill Road

Gardner, MA 01440

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

225533

Care type

Nursing home

County

Worcester

Facility name

Wachusett Manor

Street address

32 HOSPITAL HILL ROAD

City / state / ZIP

Gardner, MA 01440

Phone

(978) 632-5477

About this facility — Wachusett Manor

Wachusett Manor is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Gardner, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 96 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Gardner 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 Wachusett Manor 59 times across 7 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. 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

Parent company

Ephram Lahasky

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Majekodunmi, Akindele

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Presutti, Mark

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1991-01-08

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

5 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-09-26

Nurse staffing

3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$448 per day (≈ $13,620/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

78% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 16% private/other

Occupancy

91% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

8% below the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; 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

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.

2025-09-26Health inspection5 citations

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 2025-10-07

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 2025-10-07

F-0628

E · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-10-07

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 2025-10-07

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-10-07

2025-06-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 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 2025-06-19

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-06-19

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (52 citations)

2024-08-13Health inspection9 citations

F-0584

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-09-04

F-0641

C · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-08-27

F-0658

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-09-06

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-09-06

F-0699

D · No harm found

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-08-21

F-0791

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2024-09-06

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-06

F-0921

D · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-08-13

F-0925

E · No harm found

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2024-09-15

2023-05-16Health inspection26 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 2023-05-23

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 2023-05-23

F-0637

D · No harm found

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0640

D · No harm found

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-05-23

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 2023-05-23

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0658

J · Immediate jeopardy

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

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0679

D · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0685

D · No harm found

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0689

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0694

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0695

J · Immediate jeopardy

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

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0700

D · No harm found

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0712

D · No harm found

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0726

J · Immediate jeopardy

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 2023-05-23

F-0838

F · No harm found

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0842

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0868

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-05-23

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 2023-05-23

F-0888

F · No harm found

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected 2023-05-23

F-0909

D · No harm found

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected 2023-05-23

2025-09-26Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-18

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2026-01-18

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-01-18

2024-08-13Fire-safety inspection10 citations

E-0013

D · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-09-04

E-0029

D · No harm found

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2024-09-04

E-0036

D · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-09-04

E-0039

E · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-08-29

E-0041

D · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-09-27

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-09-10

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-09-06

K-0372

D · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-09-03

K-0531

D · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2024-09-12

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-27

2023-05-16Fire-safety inspection4 citations

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-05-25

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-25

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-05-25

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-05-25

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 225533.

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Source

CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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