Quabbin Valley Healthcare
821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, MA 01331
Quabbin Valley Healthcare is a nursing home in Athol, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (978) 895-0147
- Last standard health inspection
- August 12, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 142
- Residents per day, on average
- 123.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Blupoint Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Massachusetts average (42 vs 28).
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 July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 25, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 4 times since 2023.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 23, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 December 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
13 citations
Health inspection on August 12, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 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 September 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0607 3 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 September 30, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2023.
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 September 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0698 2 times since 2023.
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 September 30, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0883 2 times since 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 September 30, 2025.
Citation F0732. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 12, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0029. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop a communication plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for E0029 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.3 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 9, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a bathroom in or located near each resident’s room.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0912 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 1, 2024 from $51,500 to $52,932.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 1, 2024 from $79,230 to $51,500.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 17, 2024
CMS 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.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.
Fine
September 17, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $9,318 on September 17, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.
7 citations
Health inspection on June 17, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0773. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.
Citation F0622. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 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 July 19, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 17, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0039. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2024.
Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.
Citation E0013. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.
Citation E0029. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop a communication plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.
Citation E0036. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on May 1, 2024
CMS 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.
Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.
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 May 24, 2024.
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 May 24, 2024.
Fine
May 1, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $52,932 on May 1, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 22, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 28, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 22, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
10 citations
Health inspection on March 28, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2023.
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 May 9, 2023.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2023.
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 May 9, 2023.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2023.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2023.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CO 24 LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2020
- JJP II HOLDINGS5% or greater direct ownership interest · 25% · since 01/01/2020
- NEW ENGLAND INNOVATIVE HEALTH CARE PLLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 75% · since 01/01/2020
- CUZZUPOLI, AMY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 25% · since 01/01/2020
- JALEEL, MOHAMMED5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 25% · since 01/01/2020
- MERCHANT, ASIF5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 25% · since 01/01/2020
- SOMESWARANANTHAN, JANARTHANAN5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 25% · since 01/01/2020
- WHEELER, SCOTT5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2020
- CO 24 LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- JJP II HOLDINGSOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- NEW ENGLAND INNOVATIVE HEALTH CARE PLLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- JALEEL, MOHAMMEDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- WHEELER, SCOTTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
Questions
When was Quabbin Valley Healthcare last inspected?
CMS lists August 12, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Quabbin Valley Healthcare have?
CMS lists 42 health citations since March 28, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Quabbin Valley Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $62,250 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Quabbin Valley Healthcare?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Quabbin Valley Healthcare a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.