BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY
10 ERLIN TERRACE
TEWKSBURY MA 01876
Phone: 9788513121
Special Focus watch list For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Massachusetts average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Tewksbury average: level with the average (1.0)
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 131 |
| Average residents per day | 139.0 |
| Occupancy | 106% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | ELDER SERVICES (6 facilities) |
| County | Middlesex |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1992-05-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 225548 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 26 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.42 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.24 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 52.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50.8% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 2 |
| Fines (total value) | $71,902 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 2 |
Questions to ask BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 2, and quality measures 1.
How many beds does BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY have?
CMS certifies 131 beds; the facility reports an average of 139.0 residents per day (about 106% occupancy).
Does BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $71,902 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.