CEDARWOOD GARDENS

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Care Quality Indicators

How CEDARWOOD GARDENS Compares

CEDARWOOD GARDENS is a 82-bed for-profit nursing facility in Franklin, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (29.5%) is above the Massachusetts average of 21.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 82 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.5% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (39% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (32% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (37% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Franklin

Franklin sits in Norfolk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% 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+

118,569 (16.8%)

Median age

40.9 years

Median household income

$105,320

Median home value

$491,000

Demographics for Norfolk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Franklin.

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