CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2253602026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Poet'S Seat Healthcare Center

359 High Street · Greenfield, MA 01301 · Franklin County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds63CMS provider file
Recent citation rows52current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-05-2862025-05-280
Cycle 22024-03-1172024-03-117
Cycle 32022-11-02302022-11-022
02 / CITATION DETAIL

52 rows in the current release

3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 10 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-05-28 · HEALTHF0580Severity G · isolated actual harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-28
2025-05-28 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-28
2025-05-28 · HEALTHF0641Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-28
2025-05-28 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-28
2025-05-28 · HEALTHF0697Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-28
2025-05-28 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-28
2024-10-03 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-28 · complaint
2024-10-03 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-28 · complaint
2024-03-11 · FIREE0004Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-08
2024-03-11 · FIREE0041Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-05
2024-03-11 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-05
2024-03-11 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-10
2024-03-11 · HEALTHF0804Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-08
2024-03-11 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-04
2024-03-11 · HEALTHF0926Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Have policies on smoking.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-08
2024-03-11 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-08
2024-03-11 · FIREK0355Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-19
2024-03-11 · FIREK0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-19
2024-03-11 · FIREK0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-21
2024-03-11 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-05
2023-08-28 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-31 · infection control
2023-08-28 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-31 · infection control
2022-11-02 · FIREE0041Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-11-28
2022-11-02 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-03
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-05-28Fine$5,5410
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • THOMPSON, EDINIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/18/2023
  • HOROWITZ, AKIVAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/21/2020
  • LAHASKY, EPHRAMIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/21/2020
  • THOMPSON, EDINIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/18/2023
  • VIADERO, JOSEPHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • THOMPSON, EDINIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/08/2025
  • VIADERO, JOSEPHIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/08/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.00per resident day
RN hours0.47per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.82per resident day
Staff turnover54.7%CMS reported field
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