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Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
277 Washington Street
Abington, MA 02351
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Abington, MA
- Record Period
- 2024–2026
- Source Documents
- 8
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 6 inspections from January 2024 to June 2026, state surveyors documented 56 findings at Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation; 56 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window.
- Inspections
- 6
- 2024–2026, standard and complaint
- Findings
- 56
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 56
- Of 56 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 3
- 3 fines; payment not published
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 28 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
What the Record Shows
- 56 of 56 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window: 3 fines totaling $65,923, their payment not published.
- 3 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, June 1, 2026, recorded 10 findings (most serious: Level G).
What to Ask About
- Professional Standards, Cited in Four Inspections
- Quality of Care, Cited in Three Inspections
- Notice Before Transfer or Discharge, Cited in Two Inspections
- Citation F625, Cited in Two Inspections
- Accurate Assessments, Cited in Two Inspections
- Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections
- Citation F699, Cited in Two Inspections
- Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation
- Address
- 277 Washington Street, Abington, MA 02351
- CMS Certification Number
- 225435
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 92
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Record Window
- January 18, 2024 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Standard health inspection
10 findings
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level GActual harmCorrected Jun 1, 2026
- F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 1, 2026
- F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 1, 2026
- F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 1, 2026
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2026
- F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 1, 2026
- F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 1, 2026
- F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 1, 2026
- F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 1, 2026
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 1, 2026
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $40,330 imposed June 1, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 1, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 31, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
4 findings
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2025
- F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2025
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2025
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Standard health inspection
13 findings
- F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 25, 2025
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 25, 2025
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 25, 2025
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 25, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2025
- F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 25, 2025
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 25, 2025
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 25, 2025
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 25, 2025
- F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2025
- F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 25, 2025
- F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Mar 25, 2025
- F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Mar 25, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level GActual harmCorrected Jul 15, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
27 findings
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 9, 2024
- F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 7, 2024
- F844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jan 24, 2024
- F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jan 24, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $16,032 imposed January 18, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 18, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $9,561 imposed July 15, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 18, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Professional Standards, Cited in Four Inspections
Inspectors cited F658 in January 2024, July 2024, May 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242425252526F658 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Quality of Care, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in March 2025, December 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242425252526F684 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
Notice Before Transfer or Discharge, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F623 in January 2024 and March 2025. This citation covers notice to the resident, their representative and the ombudsman before a transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. None rose above level B (potential for minimal harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242425252526F623 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Citation F625, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F625 in January 2024 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. None rose above level B (potential for minimal harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242425252526F625 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 5
Accurate Assessments, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F641 in January 2024 and June 2026. This citation covers whether each resident’s assessment correctly records their condition. None rose above level B (potential for minimal harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242425252526F641 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 6
Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F656 in January 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242425252526F656 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 7
Citation F699, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F699 in January 2024 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242425252526F699 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest - 8
Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F842 in January 2024 and March 2025. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242425252526F842 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level G.
- 02
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.
- 03
When do you transfer or discharge a resident, and how much notice do families get?
Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level B.
- 04
What changed after F625 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F625: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level B.
- 05
Who completes resident assessments, and how are they checked for accuracy?
Accurate Assessments: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level B.
- 06
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 07
What changed after F699 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F699: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 08
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 09
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
- 10
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
A $40,330 civil money penalty was imposed June 1, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds three enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Massachusetts state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Massachusetts state survey agency
Inspection Jan 18, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Massachusetts state survey agency
Inspection Jul 15, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Massachusetts state survey agency
Inspection Mar 7, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Massachusetts state survey agency
Inspection May 14, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Massachusetts state survey agency
Inspection Dec 30, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Massachusetts state survey agency
Inspection Jun 1, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Penalties, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 225435
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowJanuary 18, 2024 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before January 2024 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
- Whether fines were paid
- CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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