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Wedgemere Healthcare

146 Dean Street

2.8(25 ratings)· Taunton average: 3.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
94
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
94
Licensed capacity
Licensed for up to 94 residents
Care focus
Skilled nursing and long-term care only

What Families Think

Reviews for Wedgemere Healthcare are decidedly mixed, with several families reporting serious concerns about staffing, communication, and basic care, while at least one family described a positive year-long experience for a loved one. The recurring themes across critical reviews involve slow response to call lights, medication mix-ups, and inconsistent physical therapy.

The Good

  • One family praised staff kindness over a year
  • Case manager singled out as attentive
  • One physical therapist described as caring, understanding

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of ignored call lights and slow care
  • Several mentions of language barriers affecting communication
  • One report of a medication error
  • One report of very brief, inconsistent physical therapy sessions
  • One account of unclean beds and missing belongings

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Wedgemere Healthcare is a senior living community in Taunton, Massachusetts offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 2.8 out of 5 across 25 reviews.

About Wedgemere Healthcare

Wedgemere Healthcare is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Taunton, Massachusetts, with a licensed capacity of 94 residents.

Family experiences at Wedgemere vary sharply. Most reviewers describe serious concerns with resident care and facility operations. Families report residents left waiting for assistance for extended periods, inadequate hydration, limited personal space, and call lights frequently ignored. Communication challenges related to staff language barriers appear throughout reviews. Physical therapy received mixed feedback, one family called it "a joke," while another named it "the best part of the place." One family noted medication errors and insufficient physician presence. In contrast, one family member wrote that staff "treated him with kindness and respect" during a year-long stay, with responsive management to family questions.

Wedgemere holds a 2.8 out of 5 rating across 25 Google reviews, reflecting deeply divided family sentiment about the quality of care provided.

Types of Care at Wedgemere Healthcare

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Wedgemere Healthcare

2.8overall · 25 ratings combined

2.8★ on Google (25)

pest1lent

Oct 2025

via Google

Atrocious experience with them. Lots of staff don't speak English and ignore you. Constant call lights go ignored for people who need their prescriptions or care. When discharged you're pretty much fed to the wolves with nothing explained and nothing actually setup for you. The physical therapy department is a joke too. I was there for 3 weeks and spent a total of 25 minutes divided between 3 separate physical therapy appointments. One for 5 minutes, one for 15 and another for 5 minutes. I bet they charged my insurance for hours. I heard and seen nightmares at this place I can't mention without them knowing exactly who I am.

Robin Miller

Sep 2025

via Google

Went to see my mother who is in rehab , today . Happen to be there when her PT came in . He proceeded to tell my sister and I they needed AAA yesterday to get her out of bed . I didn't know what he meant , I asked what is that ? He said you know a tow truck . I couldn't believe he said that I didn't know what to say ,but I am sure he saw the look on my face . My mother is a large woman ,but that was totally uncalled for .He's supposed to be caring and professional? Her other therapist is wonderful his name is Jay he is very caring and understanding from what I have seen .That is the only reason I gave it 3 stars . Today was the first time I saw this other supposed therapist . No wonder there are so many bad reviews.When you have people like this working there . She has slight dementia, and hard of hearing so the comment went over her head thankfully. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Twice we went there and her remote was no where to be found today her glasses were missing. They told us they would look around for them . How does that happen ? Hopefully she will be back to her home soon .

Chris Challis

Jul 2023

via Google

I would NEVER allow a loved one to be treated there.. This place should be be closed down!!!!! There was no clean beds due to a water break??? I was given the wrong medication at times. .Most of the employees have a language barrier. The physical therapy team was the best part of the place. I hope they find a better place to work. Saw a doctor once. At my request I was taken out of there and brought to Walpole health Care. Best place ever!! Don't be surprised if Wedgemere closes down for good!!

Chris Marino

Mar 2019

via Google

Mother was here a week. Left in a wheelchair for hours when she requested to go to bed, they tossed her legs onto the bed once they eventually DID help her. Left dehydrated and looking worse than ever. She had no real space of her own, her room mate was given all the storage space (4 wardrobes plus) and she only had one side table to the far corner. The television (her only real form of entertainment) was left on said table, unplugged and out of her way. They couldn't move it because the other Room mates 4th wardrobe was placed where that would normally be. They were unconcerned when her blood sugar hit 46 (very low) instead of seeming proactive. They apparently gave her meds that according to her she had just taken earlier. The staff (apart from their case manager) all seemed very indifferent towards patients. Food looked like the worst possible hospital food you've ever seen (that's saying something). I'd be less concerned if she left there in better condition for rehab than she came into it, as LifeCare in raynham had done considerably.

Antonio Barros

Apr 2018

via Google

My father in law was here for a year and they were amazing to him. Everyone treated him with kindness and respect. He liked everyone there also. I have absolutely no complaints about Wedgemere at all. They did a great job taking care of him. Whenever I asked a question, they did all they could to get me the answer if they didn't know it.

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 63 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 12, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 1, 2026

Jan 6, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2026

  • Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2026

Jan 21, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 3, 2025

Oct 22, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 14, 2024

Dec 18, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard24 citations
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 8, 2024

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2024

  • Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2024

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2024

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2024

Nov 8, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 29, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 29, 2023

Oct 3, 2023Infection Control2 citations
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

Oct 13, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Try 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2021

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2021

  • Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2021

  • List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2021

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2021

  • Ensure 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.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Wedgemere Healthcare offer?

Wedgemere Healthcare offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Wedgemere Healthcare located?

Wedgemere Healthcare is located at 146 Dean Street in Taunton, Massachusetts.

What do families say about Wedgemere Healthcare?

Reviews for Wedgemere Healthcare are decidedly mixed, with several families reporting serious concerns about staffing, communication, and basic care, while at least one family described a positive year-long experience for a loved one. The recurring themes across critical reviews involve slow response to call lights, medication mix-ups, and inconsistent physical therapy.

How did Wedgemere Healthcare do on recent health and safety inspections?

Wedgemere Healthcare had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 63 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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