Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
MEADOWS OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS (THE)
ROCHDALE, MA · 135 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 2, 2026
CMS Certification Number 225668 · first certified March 1995
Ownership
Operated by VIBRA HEALTHCARE · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MA
13 citations — more than 59% 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 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window 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 January 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 556 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 three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have 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 ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
7 of the 13 citations on file are 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)
4 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 13 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0909 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.
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 | 13 |
| Median facility in MA | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | 3 |
| October 11, 2024 | 7 |
| February 2, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | 2 | 2026-02-02 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2024-10-11 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-02-02 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2024-10-11 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2023-07-19 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2024-10-11 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2024-10-11 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2026-02-02 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 7
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 7 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 2, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 16, 2026) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 16, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 16, 2026) |
October 11, 2024 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2024) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2024) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2024) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2024) |
July 19, 2023 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 4, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 4, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 4, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.