Gardner Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Gardner, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225196) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (978) 632-8776 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gardner Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Gardner Rehabilitation And Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
Gardner Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Gardner Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Gardner, Massachusetts (Worcester County), first approved for federal certification on May 29, 1970. The facility is licensed for 124 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 108.6 residents. It is organized as a for-profit facility under a Limited Liability Company ownership structure. No ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, Staffing rating of 2 stars, and Quality Measures rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.06, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials are on file.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the provided data for this facility.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the data reviewed.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover of 51.2% and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 124 certified beds and an average daily census of 108.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 29, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate star ratings for Health Inspections (2 stars), Staffing (2 stars), Quality Measures (3 stars), and an Overall rating (2 stars) that combines these factors.
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 9786328776 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9786328776 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225196?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.