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OC Milford Gardens LLC

10 Veterans Memorial Drive, Milford, MA 01757

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OC Milford Gardens LLC 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.

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.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(508) 473-6414
Last standard health inspection
March 4, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
135
Residents per day, on average
109.8
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Legal business name
Oc Milford Gardens LLC
Chain
Azure Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

The same number of health citations as the Massachusetts average (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.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  2. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 17, 2026

    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 July 10, 2026.

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  3. 2 citations

    Health inspection on May 19, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2026.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2026.

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  4. 6 citations

    Health inspection on March 4, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 March 27, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0565 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 March 27, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 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 March 27, 2026.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 March 27, 2026.

    • 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 27, 2026.

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  5. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 4, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 April 3, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.2 hours per resident per day.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  7. 3 citations

    Health inspection on January 13, 2026

    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 February 7, 2026.

    • 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 February 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2026.

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  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was VANTAGE AT MILFORD LLC.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 9, 2024 from $147,982 to $148,051.

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 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 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 9, 2024 from $145,129 to $147,982.

  10. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • 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.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on December 9, 2024.

  11. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  12. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  13. 15 citations

    Health inspection on December 9, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity H 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 F0684. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0580. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 January 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2025.

    • 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 January 2, 2025.

    • 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 2, 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 January 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.

    • 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 February 5, 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 February 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 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 2, 2025.

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  14. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 9, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0041. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2025.

    • 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 January 20, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2025.

    • Citation K0914. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2025.

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  15. Fine

    December 9, 2024 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $148,051 on December 9, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  17. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  18. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  19. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  20. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was MILFORD CENTER.

  21. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 7, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard 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 September 20, 2023.

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  22. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on September 7, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 September 26, 2023.

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Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was OC Milford Gardens LLC last inspected?

CMS lists March 4, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does OC Milford Gardens LLC have?

CMS lists 28 health citations since September 7, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has OC Milford Gardens LLC been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $148,051 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of OC Milford Gardens LLC?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is OC Milford Gardens LLC a Special Focus Facility?

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

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