Belmont Manor Nursing Home, in
34 Agassiz Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478
Belmont Manor Nursing Home, in is a nursing home in Belmont, 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
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (617) 489-1200
- Last standard health inspection
- December 31, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 156
- Residents per day, on average
- 123.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Belmont Manor Nursing Home INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Massachusetts average (32 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 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 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 February 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
9 citations
Health inspection on December 31, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0851. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
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 January 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.
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 January 31, 2026.
Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 January 23, 2026.
Citation F0565. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 January 23, 2026.
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 January 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 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 January 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 31, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 March 19, 2026.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2023.
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 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
14 citations
Health inspection on December 5, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 January 10, 2025.
Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 January 10, 2025.
Citation F0744. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 January 10, 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 January 10, 2025.
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 January 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0554 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 January 10, 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 January 10, 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 January 10, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
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 January 10, 2025.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
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 January 10, 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 January 10, 2025.
13 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 5, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.
Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.
Citation E0013. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.
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 December 30, 2024.
Citation E0036. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.
Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.
Citation K0352. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.
Citation K0781. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 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 December 30, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
8 citations
Health inspection on December 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 18, 2024.
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 January 18, 2024.
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 January 18, 2024.
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 January 18, 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 January 18, 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 18, 2024.
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 January 18, 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 January 18, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 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 February 6, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- KARGER, STEWART5% or greater direct ownership interest · 75% · since 06/05/1979
- KARGER, SUSAN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 25% · since 01/01/1976
Questions
When was Belmont Manor Nursing Home, in last inspected?
CMS lists December 31, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Belmont Manor Nursing Home, in have?
CMS lists 32 health citations since December 29, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Belmont Manor Nursing Home, in been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Belmont Manor Nursing Home, in?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Belmont Manor Nursing Home, in a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.