CAverage · score 53/100 · #156 of 340 in Massachusetts
The Gardens At Cedarwood
130 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038 · 82 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Massachusetts
5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36)below median
$7,596 in fines in 3 years
Why The Gardens At Cedarwood is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Massachusetts nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 82 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
The Gardens At Cedarwood at a Glance
C
53/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.74 h.
56<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 36.
39<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
69<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $7,596 fines, 0 denials.
47<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Massachusetts, medium facilities · CMS record 225461 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address130 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Phone5085284600
CountyNorfolk
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds82
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.