F
OC Milford Gardens LLC
30/100 score
0.46 hrs RN staffing
12 deficiencies
BLAIRE HOUSE OF MILFORD
20 CLAFLIN STREET, MILFORD, MA 01757
- Provider number (CCN)
- 225260
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 73
- Phone
- (508) 473-1272
- CMS data as of
- August 1, 2026
D
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stable
Staffing 0% · Deficiencies 0% over tracking period
What the records show
CMS rates BLAIRE HOUSE OF MILFORD 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 of 5 for health inspections, 4 of 5 for staffing, 1 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 55 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2025, 3 at actual-harm level or higher. CMS enforcement records list 1 fine totalling $38,610.
Facility Assessment
Inspectors recorded 3 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility staffs below 0.55 RN hours per resident day — the level the 2024 federal rule, repealed in February 2026, would have required.
Reviews, Ratings and Official Records
This page reviews BLAIRE HOUSE OF MILFORD using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.
Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.
Ratings and Grade Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.48 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
55
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
3
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CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
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Overall: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Health inspection: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Quality: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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44/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.
Staffing Compared With State and National Levels
| This facility | 0.48 hrs |
|---|---|
| MA median | 0.60 hrs |
| National average | 0.69 hrs |
Registered nurse turnover: 44.4% · Total nursing staff turnover: 39.0%
Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.
Inspection Records Covered
- Most recent standard health survey: May 28, 2025.
- Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
- Survey dates on file range from December 14, 2022 to April 7, 2026.
Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 225260 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
3 actual harm issues found among 55 total deficiencies. 55 corrected.
Most recent inspection (May 28, 2025)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0773
Status: Corrected
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 18, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0607
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 18, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0609
Status: Corrected
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 18, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 18, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0883
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 18, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 18, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0791
Status: Corrected
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 27, 2026
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0658
Status: Corrected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 18, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0551
Status: Corrected
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 27, 2026
Inspection cycle 2 (May 2, 2024)
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0847
Status: Corrected
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0883
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0887
Status: Corrected
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0761
Status: Corrected
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0758
Status: Corrected
Implement 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0690
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0658
Status: Corrected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0656
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0661
Status: Corrected
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
B
No harm — pattern
F0640
Status: Corrected
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
B
No harm — pattern
F0641
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0565
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0558
Status: Corrected
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 7, 2024
Inspection cycle 3 (December 14, 2022)
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0865
Status: Corrected
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0600
Status: Corrected
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 16, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0607
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 16, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0609
Status: Corrected
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0610
Status: Corrected
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 16, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 2, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0883
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 2, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0887
Status: Corrected
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 2, 2023
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0885
Status: Corrected
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0886
Status: Corrected
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0726
Status: Corrected
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0800
Status: Corrected
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0758
Status: Corrected
Implement 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 19, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0761
Status: Corrected
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0758
Status: Corrected
Implement 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 19, 2024
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0692
Status: Corrected
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 16, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0698
Status: Corrected
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0636
Status: Corrected
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 1, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0658
Status: Corrected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 29, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0842
Status: Corrected
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 15, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0657
Status: Corrected
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0658
Status: Corrected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
B
No harm — pattern
F0640
Status: Corrected
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
B
No harm — pattern
F0641
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0580
Status: Corrected
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 19, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0580
Status: Corrected
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 29, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0551
Status: Corrected
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0622
Status: Corrected
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 20, 2023
Fines and Enforcement Actions
Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.
| Date | Action | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2024 | Fine | $38,610 |
1 fine totalling $38,610.
Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).
Ownership and Contact Information
- Facility name
- BLAIRE HOUSE OF MILFORD
- Legal business name
- CLAFLIN HILL CORPORATION
- Address
- 20 CLAFLIN STREET, MILFORD, MA 01757
- Phone
- (508) 473-1272
- Provider number (CCN)
- 225260
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Medicare/Medicaid certified since
- July 18, 1979
- Official record
- CMS Care Compare profile ↗
- Details verified against CMS data dated
- August 1, 2026
The federal nursing-home files publish no email address for certified facilities, so none is listed here. We do not guess or construct contact addresses. Contact details above are reproduced from CMS Provider Information; call the facility to confirm before relying on them.
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Sources and Methodology
- CMS Provider Information (file processed August 1, 2026) — ratings, staffing, ownership, certification and contact details. Dataset 4pq5-n9py ↗
- CMS Health Deficiencies — inspection citations, scope and severity, correction status. Dataset r5ix-sfxw ↗
- CMS Penalties — fines and payment denials with the dates CMS recorded them. Dataset g6vv-u9sr ↗
- CMS Ownership — owning and managing organisations. Dataset y2hd-n93e ↗
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