Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
MELROSE HEALTHCARE
MELROSE, MA · 106 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 19, 2026
CMS Certification Number 225329 · first certified February 1989
Ownership
Operated by NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed September 1, 2017 (change of ownership)from GGNSC MELROSE CENTER LLC
Position within MA
17 citations — more than 71% of the 341 certified nursing homes in MA. Compared within MA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 7 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens March 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 553 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 17 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 17 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 17 |
| Median facility in MA | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 3, 2024 | 4 |
| April 9, 2025 | 6 |
| March 19, 2026 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 3 | 2026-03-19 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 3 | 2026-03-19 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 3 | 2026-03-19 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2025-04-09 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-03-19 |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 1 | 2025-04-09 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2026-03-19 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-03-19 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Construction Deficiencies 3
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 19, 2026 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2026) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
April 9, 2025 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2025) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2025) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2025) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2025) |
April 3, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2024) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2024) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.