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Royal Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

188 Commonwealth Road, Wayland, MA 01778

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Royal Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Wayland, 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 October 28, 2026

    • 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 ROYAL WAYLAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  4. Health inspection on May 18, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 June 5, 2026.

    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.

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  5. Fire safety inspection on May 18, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 1 citation
    • 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 July 25, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  9. 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 quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 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 3 of 5.

  12. Health inspection on July 24, 2024

    5 citations

    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.

    CMS fine of $10,725 on July 24, 2024.

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    • 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 August 2, 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 August 2, 2024.

    • 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 August 2, 2024.

    • 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 August 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.

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  13. Fire safety inspection on July 24, 2024

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 7 citations
    • 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 August 30, 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 August 30, 2024.

    • Citation E0036. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.

    • 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 August 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.

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  14. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(508) 653-8500
Last standard health inspection
May 18, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
40
Residents per day, on average
34
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Royal Wayland Nursing Home LLC
Chain
Royal Health Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (7 vs 28).

Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was Royal Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

CMS lists May 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Royal Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS lists 7 health citations since July 24, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Royal Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $10,725 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Royal Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Royal Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?

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