Boston Home, INC (the)
Scout 97Boston, MA · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Boston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
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Cedarwood Gardens
130 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038 · Norfolk County
Trusted skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care in Stoughton, providing compassionate support for residents and peace of mind for families.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 68% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Franklin
Cedarwood Gardens is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Franklin, MA, with 82 certified beds and an average of about 55 residents per day. It operates as part of the Alpha SNF Ma network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.67 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.44 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $7,596 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.67 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Franklin, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 82
- Avg. residents/day
- 55
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Alpha SNF Ma
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225461
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $14,050–$17,500/mo (median $15,350) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Boston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.67
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.44
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 5
- Federal fines
- 3 ($7,596)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (42 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-06-17Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
2025-06-17Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
2025-06-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2025-06-17Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2025-06-17Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-05-08Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
2024-05-08Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-05-08Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $2,279 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $1,899 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $3,418 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
130 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Cedarwood Gardens
How much does Cedarwood Gardens cost?
Cedarwood Gardens does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Franklin, MA area typically runs $14,050–$17,500 per month (median $15,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Cedarwood Gardens's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Cedarwood Gardens 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Cedarwood Gardens?
Staff provide about 3.67 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Cedarwood Gardens?
Cedarwood Gardens has 42 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Cedarwood Gardens have availability?
Typically 68% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Cedarwood Gardens offer?
Cedarwood Gardens in Franklin, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 82 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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