Safety Report: Embassy of Cambridge
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (12) than in the cycle before (34).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 6 | July 1, 2025; October 24, 2024; September 6, 2024; May 21, 2024; March 22, 2024; August 16, 2022 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 5 | August 24, 2026; July 1, 2025; September 6, 2024; May 21, 2024; March 4, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 4 | August 24, 2026; July 1, 2025; November 22, 2024; March 4, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 4 | February 24, 2026; April 12, 2024; March 4, 2024; February 1, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | February 24, 2026; March 20, 2025; May 21, 2024 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 3 | July 1, 2025; April 12, 2024; March 4, 2024 |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (F835) | 3 | December 9, 2024; April 12, 2024; March 4, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 3 | December 9, 2024; May 21, 2024; April 12, 2024 |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F698) | 2 | July 1, 2025; March 4, 2024 |
| Honor 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. (F585) | 2 | December 9, 2024; November 22, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (F602) | 2 | November 22, 2024; September 6, 2024 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 2 | November 22, 2024; September 6, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 2 | November 22, 2024; September 6, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. (F807) | 2 | October 24, 2024; September 6, 2024 |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F644) | 2 | September 6, 2024; May 21, 2024 |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F623) | 2 | September 6, 2024; August 16, 2022 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F921) | 2 | May 21, 2024; August 16, 2022 |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. (F791) | 2 | May 21, 2024; August 16, 2022 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | May 21, 2024; August 16, 2022 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | May 21, 2024; August 16, 2022 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | May 21, 2024; August 16, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2024 | Fine | $53,125 |
| May 21, 2024 | Fine | $17,808 |
| February 1, 2024 | Fine | $17,068 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 24, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
February 24, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
July 1, 2025 — 7 citations
March 20, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 9, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
November 22, 2024 — 12 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 24, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 6, 2024 — 17 citations · complaint investigation
May 21, 2024 — 16 citations (includes serious)
April 12, 2024 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
March 22, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 4, 2024 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
February 1, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 16, 2022 — 16 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare