Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, MA, 01440
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Lipman, Michael · For profit - Limited Liability company.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 2
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 2
- of 5
- Staffing
- 2
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 2
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 124
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Gardner Nursing Home Holding Company LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Jacobowitz, Harry | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Jacobowitz, Kalman | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Lipman, Eileen | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Lipman, Michael | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Mermelstein, Elisa | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Mermelstein, Howard | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Cambridge, Joshua | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Jacobowitz, Kalman | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Mermelstein, Howard | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Asghar, Irfan | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Worcester County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center CCN 225002 | Holden, MA | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Hermitage Healthcare (the) CCN 225009 | Worcester, MA | 2 | 3 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton CCN 225014 | Boston, MA | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Knollwood Nursing Center CCN 225016 | Worcester, MA | 5 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Life Care Center of Leominster CCN 225038 | Leominster, MA | 4 | 4 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Julian J Levitt Family Nursing Home CCN 225040 | Longmeadow, MA | 4 | 3 | 3 | Not shown | $11,468 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's CMS rating?
Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center located?
Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located at 59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, MA, 01440 in Worcester County, and CMS lists 124 certified beds.
Does Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.26 across 50 facilities in Worcester County, and 3.07 across Massachusetts. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 225196
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 124
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 32 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | 0554 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 0585 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 0644 | B | Standard | No revisit needed | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 0658 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 0725 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 0761 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 0842 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 19, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0550 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0580 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0641 | B | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0645 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0689 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0742 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0756 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0758 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0842 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0847 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0887 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 27, 2024 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
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