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Oc Milford Gardens LLC
10 Veterans Memorial Drive, Milford, MA 01757 · Worcester County
At Milford Gardens Rehab & Nursing, we specialize in delivering high-quality, individualized care to every resident. Our expert team creates customized care plans tailored to each person's unique health needs, recovery goals, and personal comfort. We proudly offer comprehensive Skilled Nursing Services, advanced P…
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 81% full — openings are usually available.
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 low federal rating — review the details closely
Oc Milford Gardens LLC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Milford, MA, with 135 certified beds and an average of about 109 residents per day. It operates as part of the Azure Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.34 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.52 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 100%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $148,051 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.34 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (100%)
- •$148,051 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Milford options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 135
- Avg. residents/day
- 109
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Part of a chain
- Azure Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225562
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 | $13,310–$16,580/mo (median $14,540) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Worcester 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
- 3.34
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.52
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 100%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 9
- Federal fines
- 1 ($148,051)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-04
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (25 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-04Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
2026-03-04Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2026-03-04Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2026-03-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2026-03-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2026-03-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2026-01-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2026-01-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-09 | Fine | $148,051 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
10 Veterans Memorial Drive, Milford, 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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How much does Oc Milford Gardens LLC cost?
Oc Milford Gardens LLC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Milford, MA area typically runs $13,310–$16,580 per month (median $14,540, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Oc Milford Gardens LLC's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Oc Milford Gardens LLC 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Oc Milford Gardens LLC?
Staff provide about 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 100% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Oc Milford Gardens LLC?
Oc Milford Gardens LLC has 25 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Oc Milford Gardens LLC have availability?
Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Oc Milford Gardens LLC offer?
Oc Milford Gardens LLC in Milford, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 135 beds.
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