1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Worcester, MA
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
300 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA
(508) 852-1000
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
113
Certified beds
Average residents
106
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-08-22
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.30
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.39
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.22
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.91
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.69
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.56
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.26
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.32
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.17
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.28
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
34%
Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
4,939
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
38.04
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9912
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0.11
Baseline 22.11% · Performance 21.80% · Measure score 0.11 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.11
Healthcare-associated infections
4.38
Baseline 7.38% · Performance 6.53% · Measure score 4.38 · Achievement 4.38 · Improvement 3.07
Total nurse turnover
7.26
Baseline 41.67% · Performance 34.02% · Measure score 7.26 · Achievement 7.26 · Improvement 4.05
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.48
Baseline 3.90 hours · Performance 4.07 hours · Measure score 3.48 · Achievement 3.48 · Improvement 0.40
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.73% |
10.72%
1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 273 · Observed rate 13.19% · Lower 95% interval 9.13% |
| Discharge to community | 57.8% |
50.57%
7.2 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 298 · Observed rate 50.34% · Lower 95% interval 52.59% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.91 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 97.67% |
95.27%
2.4 pts better
|
Numerator 126 · Denominator 129 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 129 |
| Discharge self-care score | 58.24% |
53.69%
4.6 pts better
|
Numerator 53 · Denominator 91 |
| Discharge mobility score | 59.34% |
50.94%
8.4 pts better
|
Numerator 54 · Denominator 91 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.78% |
2.29%
1.5 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 129 · Adjusted rate 0.82% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.53% |
7.12%
0.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 102 · Observed rate 5.88% · Lower 95% interval 4.02% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 15.56% |
8.2%
7.4 pts better
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 135 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 46.7% |
42%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 85 · Denominator 182 |
| Discharge function score | 64.84% |
56.45%
8.4 pts better
|
Numerator 59 · Denominator 91 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 85 · Denominator 85 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 13.51% |
25.2%
11.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 74 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.5
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.2% |
92.2%
6 pts better
|
93.4%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.8% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 97.6% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.8%
5.2 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.0% |
3.5%
0.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 3.5% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.9% |
12.0%
7.1 pts better
|
11.4%
6.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 8.9% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.9% |
5.2%
2.3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.0% |
19.2%
1.2 pts better
|
19.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.4% · Q2 21.4% · Q3 17.1% · Q4 17.1% · 4Q avg 18.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.7% |
22.5%
4.8 pts better
|
16.7%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.4% · Q2 13.7% · Q3 16.4% · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 17.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.2% |
17.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.1% · Q2 12.4% · Q3 6.0% · Q4 19.7% · 4Q avg 18.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.7% |
17.6%
4.9 pts better
|
14.9%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.1% · Q2 13.6% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 11.8% · 4Q avg 12.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.3% |
2.0%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.4% |
21.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.4% · Q2 26.7% · Q3 15.7% · Q4 23.6% · 4Q avg 23.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.7% |
4.6%
1.9 pts better
|
5.1%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.8% |
77.1%
14.7 pts better
|
81.7%
10.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 92.8% · Q2 87.6% · Q3 90.7% · Q4 95.9% · 4Q avg 91.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.4% |
11.8%
0.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.4% · Observed 13.3% · Expected 12.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.6% |
1.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.1% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.1% |
77.7%
11.4 pts better
|
79.7%
9.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 89.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.1% |
25.8%
2.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 28.1% · Observed 28.9% · Expected 24.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-30
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-12-09
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-10-23
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-10-23
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-11-29
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-09
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-12-09
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-11-29
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-23
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-11-29
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2024-11-29
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-11-29
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-12-09
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Inspection history
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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