WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE

146 DEAN STREET
TAUNTON MA 02780
Phone: 5088230767

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing1/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality1/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • 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 Taunton average: 0.7 star lower (1.7), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds94
Average residents per day76.0
Occupancy81%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainNEXT STEP HEALTHCARE (14 facilities)
CountyBristol
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1967-01-01
CMS certification number (CCN)225067
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle15

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.41
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.56
Registered nurse turnover72.7%
Total nursing staff turnover43.8%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$129,794
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $129,794 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 1, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE have?

CMS certifies 94 beds; the facility reports an average of 76.0 residents per day (about 81% occupancy).

Does WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $129,794 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.