Countryside Health Care of Milford
Countryside Drive, Milford, MA 01757
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Follow this homeCountryside Health Care of Milford is a nursing home in Milford, 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 rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 2, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since September 7, 202313 (Massachusetts average 28)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- 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 overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on February 2, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 March 16, 2026.
Citation F0640. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0640 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on February 2, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2024.
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 March 25, 2026.
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 March 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
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.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
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 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 20, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 December 27, 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 December 27, 2024.
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 27, 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 December 27, 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 December 27, 2024.
Citation F0640. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 27, 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 December 27, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on November 20, 2024
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 January 17, 2025.
Citation K0163. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.
Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 2025.
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 January 17, 2025.
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 January 17, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing 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 quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on September 7, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than 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 October 6, 2023.
Citation F0625. Severity E: potential for more than 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 October 6, 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 October 6, 2023.
Citation F0551. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (508) 473-0435
- Last standard health inspection
- February 2, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 109
- Residents per day, on average
- 97.4
- Ownership type
- Government - City
- Legal business name
- Geriatric Authority of Milford
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (13 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- GERIATRIC AUTHORITY OF MILFORD5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 05/20/1982
- GERIATRIC AUTHORITY OF MILFORDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/20/1982
Questions
When was Countryside Health Care of Milford last inspected?
CMS lists February 2, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Countryside Health Care of Milford have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since September 7, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Countryside Health Care of Milford been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Countryside Health Care of Milford?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Countryside Health Care of Milford a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.