The Gardens At Cedarwood
Franklin, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225461) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $7,596
Phone: (508) 528-4600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Gardens At Cedarwood has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
The Gardens At Cedarwood reports 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
The Gardens At Cedarwood has 3 federal fines on record totaling $7,596.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Gardens At Cedarwood is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Franklin, Massachusetts (Norfolk County), first approved for participation on July 1, 1990. The facility is certified for 82 beds and reports an average daily census of 54.4 residents. It operates as a for-profit facility under a limited liability company ownership structure. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present 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. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2, Staffing rating of 2, and Quality Measures rating of 4. Reported nurse staffing levels are 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 3 federal fines totaling $7,596.00 and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this listing. Families should verify all current details, including inspection reports and any recent changes, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data at a given point in time.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Gardens At Cedarwood has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.74 hours per resident per day, with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day; CMS did not report a turnover percentage, and the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 3 fines totaling $7,596.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed for this facility, and it is not designated as a CMS Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 82 beds with an average daily resident count of 54.4.
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 in this record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (2 stars), Staffing (2 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), and combines these into an Overall rating (2 stars) compared to the state average.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (508) 528-4600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by the CMS data; contact the facility at (508) 528-4600 or review its full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225461?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.