Seven Hills Pediatric Center

Name: Seven Hills Pediatric Center
Address: 22 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Groton, MA, 01450, US
Telephone: 9784483388

22 Hillside Avenue, Groton, MA 01450 · Middlesex County · 83 certified beds · avg 75 residents/day · certified since Feb 13, 2015

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$8,278

Fines, last 3 years

2.44

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Feb 17, 2026 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Mar 20, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (11)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 27, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Feb 17, 2026	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Feb 17, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Nov 25, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records.
Nov 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Aug 16, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand.
Aug 16, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment.
Aug 16, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Aug 16, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Aug 16, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Aug 16, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2023	6	0	D
2025	2	0	F
2026	3	1	G ▲

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

1 fine totaling $8,278.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Feb 17, 2026	Fine	$8,278

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Massachusetts avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	2.44	3.89	3.95	bottom 1% in Massachusetts; bottom 3% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.66	0.65	0.69	top 39% in Massachusetts; top 41% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.04	3.51	3.50	bottom 1% in Massachusetts; bottom 2% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.72	0.46	0.48	top 11% in Massachusetts; top 15% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	0.0	38.2	45.8	—
RN turnover (%)	0.0	42.6	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.15, RN 1.12, weekend 3.48. Staffing rating: 1/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Altomare, John	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Andrews, Cynthia	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/03/2022
Gordon, Melvin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Mahar, Robin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Matthews, Michael	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2020

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
"What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
"What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	8.2 mi	Westford, MA	★★★★☆	4/5
Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	9.4 mi	Leominster, MA	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Nashua Post Acute Care	9.8 mi	Nashua, NH	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	10.8 mi	Fitchburg, MA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Courville at Nashua	10.8 mi	Nashua, NH	★★★★★	4/5
Fitchburg Healthcare	10.9 mi	Fitchburg, MA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy	10.9 mi	Lowell, MA	★★★★★	5/5
Palm Springs Post Acute	11.0 mi	Chelmsford, MA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr	11.0 mi	Lancaster, MA	★★★★★	5/5
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 225781.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Seven Hills Pediatric Center

22 Hillside Avenue, Groton, MA 01450 · 9784483388

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $8,278

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Feb 17, 2026 (F-0689, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
☐ "What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
☐ "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 225781 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)