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SIPPICAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (MARION, Massachusetts)

15 MILL STREET, MARION, Massachusetts 02738

Phone: 5087483830

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
123
Avg Residents/Day
118.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Plymouth
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMassachusetts AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.650.66-0.01
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.483.94-0.45
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover52.1%37.6%-

Health Citation History

17 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-03-27Administration DeficienciesFollow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-01-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-03Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-03Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-03Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

1 fire safety citation on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-01-03Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$8,788
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-01-08Fine$8,788-

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