Public Record
Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 204
- Avg. residents per day
- 185.1
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 59
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2025-12-02
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Citations
59 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0032Generalpotential for harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0026Generalpotential for harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0015Generalpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0009Generalpotential for harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0699Generalpotential for harm
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0641Generalno actual harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0918Generalno actual harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0541Generalpotential for harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0773Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
- 0790Generalpotential for harm
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0582Generalno actual harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
Honor 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.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0685Generalpotential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0699Generalpotential for harm
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure 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.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0211Generalno actual harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure 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.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement 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.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0680Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- 0552Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0521Generalno actual harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0541Generalpotential for harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- 0353Generalno actual harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Braintree, MA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 225058.
- What is the CMS rating for Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
- Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is certified for 204 beds. It serves an average of 185.1 residents per day.
- How many citations does Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
- Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 59 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was last inspected on December 2, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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