Care One at Essex Park

• Star rating

  The CMS overall 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 5 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 June 20, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 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 April 17, 2026.

• 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 April 17, 2026.

• 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 April 17, 2026.

• Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

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• Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.

• Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.

• Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 June 29, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2025.

• Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0311 2 times since 2025.

• 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 May 22, 2026.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.

• 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 May 1, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.

• Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.

• 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 June 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2025.

• 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 May 22, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2025.

• 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 May 22, 2026.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 May 23, 2025.

• Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

• 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 May 23, 2025.

• 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 May 23, 2025.

• 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 May 23, 2025.

• Citation K0531. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

• Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 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 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 2, 2024 from $55,335 to $35,968.

• Star rating

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

CMS 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.

• Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

• Citation F0693. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

• 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 24, 2024.

• Citation F0710. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

• Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 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 May 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 May 28, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2024.

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CMS fine of $35,968 on May 2, 2024.

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• Star rating

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