Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation
277 Washington Street, Abington, MA 02351
Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Abington, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 1, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since January 18, 202456 (Massachusetts average 28)
- Fines in the past three years3, $65,923 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on June 1, 2026
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
25 of 341 Massachusetts homes (7%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
CMS fine of $40,330 on June 1, 2026.
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Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2025.
Citation F0553. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.
Citation F0692. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 4 times since 2024.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.
Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.
Citation F0628. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.
Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on June 1, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0541. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0541 3 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on December 30, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on January 18, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on January 18, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on January 18, 2024.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
Health inspection on May 14, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 15, 2024 from $9,318 to $9,561.
Health inspection on March 7, 2025
13 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0585. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2025.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0699 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
Citation F0623. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0623 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0625. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0625 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on March 7, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0541. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 15, 2024 from $14,335 to $9,318.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 18, 2024 from $15,593 to $16,032.
Health inspection on July 15, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
69 of 341 Massachusetts homes (20%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $9,561 on July 15, 2024.
Show the 1 citation
Citation F0658. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was ADVINIACARE ABINGTON.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Health inspection on January 18, 2024
27 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
69 of 341 Massachusetts homes (20%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $16,032 on January 18, 2024.
Show the 27 citations
Citation F0697. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0941. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0944. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0946. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2024.
Citation F0847. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0925. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0940. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0942. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0943. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0949. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0825. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.
Citation F0844. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0625. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0636. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0638. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0848. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 18, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2024.
Citation K0541. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (781) 871-0200
- Last standard health inspection
- June 1, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 92
- Residents per day, on average
- 79.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Adviniacare Abington LLC
- Chain
- Azure Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Massachusetts average (56 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- AMNH LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/18/2024
- OC COLONY CENTER LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/29/2023
- BROYDE, CHAIM5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/29/2023
- FRIEDMAN, SAMUEL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/18/2024
- LIEBERMAN, AZRIEL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/29/2023
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- MANDEL, ABRAHAM5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/18/2024
- SCHWARCZ, ELI5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/18/2024
- BROYDE, CHAIMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/29/2023
- LIEBERMAN, AZRIELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/29/2023
Questions
When was Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists June 1, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 56 health citations since January 18, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $65,923 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.