BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY
10 ERLIN TERRACE, Tewksbury, MA 01876
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY Compares
BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY is a 131-bed for-profit nursing facility in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.2%) is above the Massachusetts average of 21.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 131 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 106% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.2% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.4% (41% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (34% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (39% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY with other nursing homes in Tewksbury.
How is BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.2% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 106% occupancy across 131 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Tewksbury
Tewksbury sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 245,533 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $106,202
- Median home value
- $540,300
Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tewksbury.
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