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Alliance Health at Baldwinville

51 Hospital Road, Baldwinville, MA 01436

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Alliance Health at Baldwinville is a nursing home in Baldwinville, 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

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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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.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. Health inspection on January 5, 2026

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 February 13, 2026.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.

    • 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 February 13, 2026.

    • 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 February 13, 2026.

    • Citation F0644. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      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 February 13, 2026.

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  4. Fire safety inspection on January 5, 2026

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.

    • 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 February 20, 2026.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  6. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • 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.

  7. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. Health inspection on October 16, 2024

    1 citation
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    • 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 October 29, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

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  9. Health inspection on September 19, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

    • 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 October 29, 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 October 29, 2024.

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  10. Fire safety inspection on September 19, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 October 31, 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 October 31, 2024.

    • Citation E0030. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.

    • Citation E0031. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.

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  11. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(978) 939-2196
Last standard health inspection
January 5, 2026 (10 months ago)
Certified beds
94
Residents per day, on average
85.3
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
The Hospital Cottages for Children
Chain
Alliance Health & Human Services
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (10 vs 28).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Alliance Health at Baldwinville last inspected?

CMS lists January 5, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Alliance Health at Baldwinville have?

CMS lists 10 health citations since September 19, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Alliance Health at Baldwinville been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Alliance Health at Baldwinville?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Alliance Health at Baldwinville a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.