Massachusetts group home progress note requirements
Every page prints this at the foot, so a licensing specialist can look it up:115 CMR 4.00 (specifically 4.04(2)(a) Progress Notes; 4.03(2) General Requirements).
What the rule says
115 CMR 4.00 (specifically 4.04(2)(a) Progress Notes; 4.03(2) General Requirements) — Records (Department of Developmental Services)
“Each individual's provider record shall contain notations on at least a quarterly basis”
What it asks a note to show
- Progress notes: observation of the individual's progress toward each goal, outcome, and objective
- Progress notes: observations of any events pertinent to the individual's growth and development, including behavioral incidents and significant activities and events
- Progress notes: notations shall be behavioral and measurable as appropriate, and shall include the individual's level of participation and interest in and response to the services and supports offered
- All records legible; all entries dated; all entries signed
- Information accurate, complete, timely, and relevant to the individual's needs
- Written in standard English; if abbreviations, symbols or jargon are used, a key shall be provided
Checked against the source document on 14 October 2026. Anything our research listed that we could not find in that document on the day was left off. This is a summary to help you find the rule, not legal advice; your licensing specialist reads the rule itself.
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Daily Progress Note
Alex was observed asleep and resting comfortably at the start of the shift. Staff supported Alex in completing his morning routine with verbal prompts. Alex chose to walk to the corner shop, where he paid for his own item. There were no problems or concerns during shift.
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