Cycle 1
Health 2024-10-09 · Fire 2024-10-09
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Worcester, MA
Jewish Healthcare Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $10,517 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
(508) 798-8653
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
141
Certified beds
Average residents
133
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1968-11-19
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.51
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.46
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.77
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.16
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
41%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.9
1.1 pts better
|
1.9
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.2 |
1.5
1.3 pts better
|
1.8
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
92.2%
7.3 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.1% |
94.8%
4.3 pts better
|
95.5%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.0% |
3.5%
0.5 pts better
|
3.3%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.2% |
12.0%
9.8 pts better
|
11.4%
9.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.7% |
5.2%
1.5 pts better
|
5.4%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.0% |
19.2%
12.2 pts better
|
19.6%
12.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.2% |
22.5%
7.3 pts better
|
16.7%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 23.0% |
17.7%
5.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
6.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.3% |
17.6%
7.3 pts better
|
14.9%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.0%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.3% |
2.0%
2.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.1% |
21.7%
2.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.1% |
4.6%
1.5 pts better
|
5.1%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.5% |
77.1%
19.4 pts better
|
81.7%
14.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.5% |
11.8%
4.3 pts better
|
12.0%
4.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
1.3%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.6% |
77.7%
18.9 pts better
|
79.7%
16.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.7% |
25.8%
7.1 pts better
|
23.9%
5.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-07-21 · Fire 2023-07-21
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2021-09-07 · Fire 2021-09-07
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-09
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-09
E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2024-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-09
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-09
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-09
K352 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-09
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-09
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-30
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-09
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-11-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-09
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-18
G · Actual harm
2023-07-21
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-09-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-21
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-14
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-06-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-07
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2021-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-07
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-07
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2021-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-07
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2021-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-07
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-07
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2021-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-07
F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-07
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-07
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2021-09-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$10,517
2023-07-21
Fine
Fine · fine $10,517
Fine
Ownership
Aframe, Jay
Corporate Director · Individual
Chandler, Harriette
Corporate Director · Individual
Cohen, Lisa
Corporate Director · Individual
Cuker, Jonah
Corporate Director · Individual
Feingold, Alan
Corporate Director · Individual
Fins, Deborah
Corporate Director · Individual
Glick, Edward
Corporate Director · Individual
Greenberg, Joel
Corporate Director · Individual
Gregerman, Minna
Corporate Director · Individual
Herman, Peter
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kashuk, Gerald
Corporate Director · Individual
Krintzman, Steven
Corporate Director · Individual
Librandi, Vincent
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Librandi, Vincent
Corporate Director · Individual
Lorstein, Blanche
Corporate Director · Individual
Lorusso, Anthony
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Markowitz, Judy
Corporate Director · Individual
Ostrow, Philip
Corporate Director · Individual
Palley, Warren
Corporate Director · Individual
Patrick, Neil
Corporate Director · Individual
Pelletz, Melvin
Corporate Director · Individual
Salitsky, Barbara
Corporate Director · Individual
Seder, Joseph
Corporate Director · Individual
Shear, Mark
Corporate Director · Individual
Sher, Philip
Corporate Director · Individual
Shwachman, Matt
Corporate Director · Individual
Starr, Dorothy
Corporate Director · Individual
Traiger, Laura
Corporate Director · Individual
Wahle, Bruce
Corporate Director · Individual
Wice, Marissa
Corporate Director · Individual
Yaffe, Alan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Yoffie, Alan
Corporate Director · Individual
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