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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr

Bedford, MassachusettsMedicare inspection record
(781) 275-8700

About Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr

Carleton-Willard Village provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care in Bedford, Massachusetts. Their experienced team focuses on helping residents recover strength and independence through personalized treatment plans and compassionate support.

Community at a glance

Capacity

179 residents

Location

Bedford, MA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

100 OLD BILLERICA ROAD, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730

(781) 275-8700

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 13, 2026, state inspectors found no health deficiencies.

Nurses and nurse aides spend 5 hours 10 minutes with each resident a day, above the Massachusetts average of 3 hours 52 minutes.

Medicare fined Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr 2 times in the last three years, $25,497 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day5 hours 10 minutesAbove the Massachusetts average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day58 minutesAbove the Massachusetts average
Nursing staff who left in the past year32%Below the Massachusetts average

Inspections

8 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 10, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Jun 9, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Jun 9, 2025
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Jun 9, 2025

February 7, 2025 · Standard inspection · 2 citations

  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 12, 2025
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 12, 2025
May 29, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 5, 2024

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $25,497 in the last three years.

  • June 10, 2025Fine: $16,985
  • May 29, 2024Fine: $8,512

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Carleton-Willard Homes Inc
Medicare-certified beds
179
Average residents per day
92
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
December 13, 1983
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident or family council
Both
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
225273

Location

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100 OLD BILLERICA ROADBedford, MA 01730

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Questions about Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr

How did Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 13, 2026 and found no health deficiencies. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr?+

Nurses and aides spend 5 hours 10 minutes with each resident per day, including 58 minutes from registered nurses. 32% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr 2 times in the last three years, totaling $25,497.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Bedford Skilled Nursing in Massachusetts Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026