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Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

11 Pontiac Avenue, Webster, MA 01570

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Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Webster, 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 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. Health inspection on April 14, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • 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 April 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2024.

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  2. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  3. Health inspection on July 30, 2025

    11 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2025.

    • 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 September 2, 2025.

    • 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 September 2, 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 September 2, 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 September 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 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 September 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0698 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 September 2, 2025.

    • 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 September 2, 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 September 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2025.

    • 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 September 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.

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  4. Fire safety inspection on July 30, 2025

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 August 21, 2025.

    • Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 August 21, 2025.

    • Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2025.

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  5. CMS update of February 26, 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 quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  6. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • 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.

  7. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  8. Health inspection on May 2, 2024

    10 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 June 7, 2024.

    • Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 2024.

    • 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 2024.

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  9. Fire safety inspection on May 2, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 June 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 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 June 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2024.

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  10. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  11. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  12. Health inspection on November 1, 2022

    8 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.

    9 of 341 Massachusetts homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 December 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0838. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2022.

    • Citation F0687. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate foot care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2022.

    • Citation F0730. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2022.

    • Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2022.

    • 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 December 13, 2022.

    • Citation F0885. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2022.

    • Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2022.

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  13. Fire safety inspection on November 1, 2022

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0041. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2022.

    • 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 December 24, 2022.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2022.

    • 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 December 24, 2022.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(508) 615-7052
Last standard health inspection
July 30, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
81
Residents per day, on average
67.2
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Crystal Rehab & Nursing LLC
Chain
Ephram Lahasky
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Massachusetts average (30 vs 28).

Owners and managers

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

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  • LAHASKY, EPHRAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/16/2017

Questions

When was Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?

CMS lists July 30, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?

CMS lists 30 health citations since November 1, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?

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

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