Nursing homeActive
Premier Healthcare at Harrington House
160 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081508660308090 certified beds · 78 residentsFor profit - IndividualMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2024
Deficiencies
38
● 2● 35● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$43,891
1 fine
Last survey
2026-07-01
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-28 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-24 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-03 | Standard | 2141 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-16 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-13 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-23Record 225536-20260701-F580
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-20Record 225536-20260428-F685
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-20Record 225536-20260428-F757
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-20Record 225536-20260428-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-20Record 225536-20260428-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-20Record 225536-20260428-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-20Record 225536-20260428-F881
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-14Record 225536-20250724-F609
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-14Record 225536-20250724-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F686
F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F551
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F580
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F658
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F700
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F761
F844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F844
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F881
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F883
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F887
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F641
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 225536-20250403-F657
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-11Record 225536-20241016-F604
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 225536-20240313-F585
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 225536-20240313-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 225536-20240313-F658
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 225536-20240313-F685
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 225536-20240313-F689
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 225536-20240313-F726
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 225536-20240313-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 225536-20240313-F759
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 225536-20240313-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 225536-20240313-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 225536-20240313-F921
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-03 | Civil money penalty | $43,891 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.72
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.80
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.93
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover58%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover79%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.0% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 14.6% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.2% | 19.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danahy, Elaine Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Erlichman, Ariel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pieleanu, Adrian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Raindel, Yehuda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wyner, Moshe Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 160 Main Street Walpole Operator Holdco LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ari Erlichman Family 2022 Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Danahy, Elaine Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Erlichman, Ariel Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Erlichman, Ariel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pieleanu, Adrian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pinnacle Healthcare Solutions Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Stellar Health Group — 7 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Massachusetts.
No county cost figures on file for Norfolk.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlwell House Health And Rehabilitation Norwood | 1.3 mi | 2025-05-30 | 0220 |
| Victoria Haven Nursing Facility Norwood | 2.1 mi | 2026-01-21 | 3342 |
| Foremost At Sharon LLC Sharon | 2.4 mi | 2025-12-30 | 0212 |
| Norwood Healthcare Norwood | 2.7 mi | 2026-05-05 | 4355 |
| Ellis Nursing Home (The) Norwood | 3.6 mi | 2026-05-14 | 1241 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |