Wedgemere Healthcare
Taunton, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225067) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $129,794
Phone: (508) 823-0767 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wedgemere Healthcare has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Wedgemere Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $129,794.00 for Wedgemere Healthcare, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Wedgemere Healthcare is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility has 94 certified beds with an average of 76.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wedgemere Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.56 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.26 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $129,794.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
Wedgemere Healthcare is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.7 out of 5. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This profile reflects data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and should be verified directly with the facility or on the Care Compare website for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wedgemere Healthcare has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Wedgemere Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 43.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $129,794.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Wedgemere Healthcare in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 94 certified beds with an average daily population of 76.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Wedgemere Healthcare is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain, which has 14 facilities with an average rating of 1.7 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) ratings; Wedgemere Healthcare scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5088230767 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5088230767 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details for Wedgemere Healthcare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225067?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.