Wachusett Manor, Gardner
32 Hospital Hill Road, Gardner, MA 01440 · 0.3 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality4/5
- 96 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Gardner, MA · CMS Data August 2026
Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
How Does Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Rate?
Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 124-bed for-profit nursing home in Gardner, MA. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.1 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on February 2, 2026, cited 10 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.1 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 10
- Certified beds
- 124
59 Eastwood Circle
Gardner, MA 01440
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.1 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.6 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.3 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.4 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 51% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 72% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | February 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 10 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 1 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 11% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 3.9% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 9.6% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 5.1% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 8.6% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 13% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 124 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 109 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | GARDNER OPERATIONS LLC |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | May 1970 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality4/5
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- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
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- Inspections1/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality2/5
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Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Fitchburg
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1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality3/5
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- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
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