Blaire House Of Tewksbury
Tewksbury, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225548) · 131 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $71,902
Phone: (978) 851-3121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Blaire House Of Tewksbury an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Blaire House Of Tewksbury reports total nurse staffing of 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.8%.
CMS records show Blaire House Of Tewksbury has 2 federal fines on record totaling $71,902.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Blaire House Of Tewksbury is a for-profit nursing home in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1992. The facility has 131 certified beds and an average daily resident count of 139.0.
According to CMS Care Compare, Blaire House Of Tewksbury carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are also low: health inspection rating of 1, quality measure (QM) rating of 1, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.24 per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $71,902.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials.
CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality and places them under increased inspection scrutiny. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
Blaire House Of Tewksbury is part of the Elder Services chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 out of 5. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Blaire House Of Tewksbury has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover at 50.8% and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $71,902.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon reported for this facility, but it is designated as an 'SFF Candidate' under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistently poor quality and is under increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 131 certified beds and an average daily resident count of 139.0.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Elder Services chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9788513121 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225548?state=MA.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9788513121 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225548?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.