Worcester, MA

Regalcare At Worcester

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

25 Oriol Drive, Worcester, MA

(508) 852-3330

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

160

Certified beds

Average residents

108

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Regalcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.56

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.16

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.10

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.35

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

44%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

36%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
1.9
0.8 pts worse
1.9
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
1.5
0.6 pts worse
1.8
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.9%
92.2%
5.7 pts better
93.4%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.8%
3.5%
0.7 pts better
3.3%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
12.0%
10.1 pts better
11.4%
9.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.0%
5.2%
1.2 pts better
5.4%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 19.0%
19.2%
0.2 pts better
19.6%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.6%
22.5%
3.9 pts better
16.7%
1.9 pts worse
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 26.8%
17.7%
9.1 pts worse
16.3%
10.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.0%
17.6%
1.4 pts worse
14.9%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
2.0%
1.5 pts better
1.7%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.2%
21.7%
4.5 pts worse
19.8%
6.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.8%
4.6%
1.8 pts better
5.1%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.5%
77.1%
4.6 pts worse
81.7%
9.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 14.2%
11.8%
2.4 pts worse
12.0%
2.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
1.3%
0.5 pts worse
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.3%
77.7%
9.6 pts better
79.7%
7.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.4%
25.8%
0.4 pts better
23.9%
1.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-17 · Fire 2025-04-17

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

14 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-01-04 · Fire 2024-01-04

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2022-06-07 · Fire 2022-06-07

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

24 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (10 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-07-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2025-07-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2022-07-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2022-07-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2022-07-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2022-07-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2022-07-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2022-08-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2022-07-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2022-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2022-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2022-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2022-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2022-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-08-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2022-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2022-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-09-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-05-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-05-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-05-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

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 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

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 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-23

B · Minimal harm 2025-04-17

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2024-02-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-02-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-02-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-02-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2024-02-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

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 2024-02-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-02-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

F885 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2022-07-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate foot care.

Corrected 2022-07-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-07-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

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 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

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 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-07

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 2022-07-13

B · Minimal harm 2022-06-07

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2022-07-13

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Mirlis, Eliyahu

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 26 facilities 2022-02-01
Oc Azure Of Worcester Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2022-02-01
Mirlis, Eliyahu

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2022-02-01
Mirlis, Eliyahu

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2022-02-01

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