BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY — Nursing Home in TEWKSBURY, MA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 131 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 108.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225548 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.06 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.61 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY had 24 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 17, 2025), including 2 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — December 17, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level E)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Level E)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — February 27, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Level D)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level D)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level E)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level E)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level G)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level G)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Level E)Corrected — February 27, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level D)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Level D)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — February 27, 2026
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (Level D)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (Level E)Corrected — January 24, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — January 24, 2026
Blaire House of Tewksbury is a 131-bed nursing home in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, above the Massachusetts average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 24 deficiencies, 2 of them severe.
Staffing appears somewhat stronger than the state average, which can support more hands-on care and supervision. However, the facility’s recent inspection cited multiple care-related deficiencies—including gaps in care planning, feeding assistance, pressure ulcer prevention, and safety—so it would be important to know what corrective actions and monitoring are now in place to address those problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY Medicare and Medicaid certified?
BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY's CMS star rating?
BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY?
BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY reports 4.05817 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY had 24 total deficiencies, including 2 classified as severe.
How many beds does BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY have?
BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY has 131 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- BELVIDERE HEALTHCARE CENTER — 3/5 — 2.5 mi
- NEW ENGLAND PEDIATRIC CARE — 5/5 — 3.1 mi
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY — 3/5 — 3.1 mi
- CARE ONE AT LOWELL — 3/5 — 4.0 mi
- SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR — 4/5 — 4.4 mi
- BEAR MOUNTAIN AT ANDOVER — 3/5 — 4.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.