Nursing Homes that are Medicare and/or Medicaid certified are licensed by the state and are required to comply with rigid standards enforced by regular facility inspections and extensive evaluations.
The state inspection deficiencies provided here are accounts reported by state inspectors of every discrepancy found where the home failed to meet the minimum standards set forth by state and federal regulations. If a home does not show any deficiencies, it has met the minimum standards required.
Please note: Findings in these inspections do not present a complete picture of the quality of care provided. Information in this database should be interpreted carefully and used in conjunction with other sources, as well as a visit to the nursing home.
Our nursing home inspector tool compares the severity of deficiences rather than the number of deficiences. We calculate the severity of each deficiency using the formula:
Severity Rating = Scope + Level of Harm.
Deficiency Rating= Sum of ALL Severity Ratings
Severity | Scope | Level of Harm |
2 | 1-Isolated | 1-Potential for minimal harm |
3 | 2-Pattern | 1-Potential for minimal harm |
3 | 1-Isolated | 2-Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
4 | 3-Widespread | 1-Potential for minimal harm |
4 | 2-Pattern | 2-Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
4 | 1-Isolated | 3-Actual harm |
5 | 3-Widespread | 2-Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
5 | 2-Pattern | 3-Actual harm |
5 | 1-Isolated | 4-Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
6 | 3-Widespread | 3-Actual harm |
6 | 2-Pattern | 4-Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
7 | 3-Widespread | 4-Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Deficiency Ratings
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29![]() 2015 |
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2/1/2017 Inspection | |||
Deficiency Description | Scope : Level of Harm | 1 -- Rating -- 7 | Corrected |
Failed To: 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Pattern : Minimal |
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3/15/2017
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Failed To: Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Isolated : Minimal |
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3/15/2017
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Failed To: Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Pattern : Minimal |
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3/15/2017
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Failed To: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Pattern : Minimal |
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3/15/2017
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Failed To: Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Isolated : Minimal |
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3/15/2017
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Failed To: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Isolated : Minimal |
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3/15/2017
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Failed To: Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Isolated : Minimal |
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3/15/2017
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Failed To: Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Isolated : Minimal |
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3/15/2017
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Failed To: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Pattern : Minimal |
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3/15/2017
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Failed To: 1) Receive registry verification that a nurse aide has met the required training and skills that the State requires; and 2) ensure nurse aides receive the required retraining after 24 months if nursing related services were not provided for monetary compe | Isolated : Minimal |
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3/15/2017
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Failed To: Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Isolated : Minimal |
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3/15/2017
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10/19/2015 Inspection | |||
Deficiency Description | Scope : Level of Harm | 1 -- Rating -- 7 | Corrected |
Failed To: Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Isolated : Minimal |
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11/13/2015
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Failed To: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Isolated : Minimal |
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11/13/2015
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Failed To: Assess in a timely manner the resident when the resident enters the nursing home. | Isolated : Minimal |
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11/13/2015
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Failed To: Review or revise the resident's care plan after any major change in physical or mental health. | Isolated : Minimal |
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11/13/2015
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Failed To: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Isolated : Minimal |
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11/13/2015
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Failed To: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Isolated : Minimal |
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11/13/2015
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Failed To: Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Isolated : Minimal |
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11/13/2015
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Failed To: Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Widespread : Minimal |
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11/13/2015
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Failed To: Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Isolated : Minimal |
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11/13/2015
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8/21/2014 Inspection | |||
Deficiency Description | Scope : Level of Harm | 1 -- Rating -- 7 | Corrected |
Failed To: Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Pattern : Minimal |
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10/24/2014
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Failed To: Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Isolated : Minimal |
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10/24/2014
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Failed To: Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Isolated : Minimal |
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10/24/2014
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Failed To: Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Isolated : Minimal |
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10/24/2014
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Failed To: Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | Widespread : Potential |
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10/24/2014
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Failed To: Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Isolated : Minimal |
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10/24/2014
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Failed To: Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Isolated : Minimal |
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10/24/2014
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4/11/2017 Investigation | |||
Deficiency Description | Scope : Level of Harm | 1 -- Rating -- 7 | Corrected |
Failed To: Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Isolated : Actual |
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5/24/2017
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Failed To: 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Isolated : Minimal |
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5/18/2017
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Failed To: Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Isolated : Minimal |
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5/18/2017
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Failed To: Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Isolated : Minimal |
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5/18/2017
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11/22/2016 Investigation | |||
Deficiency Description | Scope : Level of Harm | 1 -- Rating -- 7 | Corrected |
Failed To: Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Isolated : Minimal |
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1/5/2017
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1/12/2016 Investigation | |||
Deficiency Description | Scope : Level of Harm | 1 -- Rating -- 7 | Corrected |
Failed To: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Isolated : Actual |
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2/15/2016
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Failed To: Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Isolated : Actual |
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2/15/2016
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4/1/2015 Investigation | |||
Deficiency Description | Scope : Level of Harm | 1 -- Rating -- 7 | Corrected |
Failed To: Provide care for each resident in a way that maintains or improves their quality of life. | Isolated : Minimal |
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4/23/2015
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3/25/2015 Investigation | |||
Deficiency Description | Scope : Level of Harm | 1 -- Rating -- 7 | Corrected |
Failed To: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Isolated : Actual |
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3/25/2015
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Failed To: Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Isolated : Actual |
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3/25/2015
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2/3/2015 Investigation | |||
Deficiency Description | Scope : Level of Harm | 1 -- Rating -- 7 | Corrected |
Failed To: 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Isolated : Minimal |
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3/6/2015
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Staffing Hours Per Day Per Resident... | This Facility | County Avg | MA State Avg |
Number of Residents | 110 | 94.47 | 96.79 |
Registered Nurses | 0.51 | 0.77 | 0.89 |
Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses | 0.67 | 0.84 | 0.84 |
Certified Nursing Assistants | 2.05 | 2.12 | 2.30 |
Total Staff Hours | 3.23 | 3.72 | 4.03 |
Percent of Residents... | This Facility | % | County Avg | % | MA State Avg | % |
of high risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers |
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5 |
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4 |
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4 |
of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine |
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92 |
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94 |
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92 |
of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine |
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59 |
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95 |
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95 |
of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury |
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2 |
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3 |
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3 |
of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms |
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8 |
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3 |
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2 |
of long-stay residents who lose too much weight |
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3 |
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4 |
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5 |
of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication |
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23 |
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28 |
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20 |
of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication |
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27 |
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20 |
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18 |
of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain |
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5 |
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2 |
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4 |
of long-stay residents who were physically restrained |
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0 |
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1 |
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0 |
of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened |
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16 |
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18 |
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18 |
of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased |
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11 |
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14 |
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14 |
of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder |
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1 |
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0 |
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1 |
of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection |
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2 |
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1 |
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3 |
of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder |
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35 |
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43 |
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54 |
of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine |
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71 |
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82 |
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79 |
of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit |
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17 |
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11 |
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11 |
of short-stay residents who made improvements in function |
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76 |
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74 |
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60 |
of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication |
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1 |
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0 |
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1 |
of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain |
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23 |
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7 |
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14 |
of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine |
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61 |
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86 |
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82 |
of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission |
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18 |
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17 |
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22 |
of short-stay residents who were successfully discharged to the community |
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43 |
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58 |
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56 |
of short-stay residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |