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Nursing homes in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Worcester County, Massachusetts, has 50 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 6,067 certified beds.
40% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 1,279 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.1 per 100 beds against 24.3 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $1.1M across 39 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Worcester County | Massachusetts | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 50 | 341 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 40% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.1 | 24.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $1.1M | $12M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr - Northboro | Northborough | 96 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 16.7 | — | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center | Worcester | 113 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8.0 | — | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | Worcester | 150 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Lydia Taft House | Uxbridge | 53 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13.2 | — | 3 May 2023 |
| Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Facility | West Brookfield | 166 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4.8 | — | 5 Nov 2024 |
| River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr | Lancaster | 82 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2.4 | $9K | 5 May 2025 |
| West Side House LTC Facility | Worcester | 91 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 14.3 | — | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit | Westborough | 19 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 31.6 | — | 2 May 2025 |
| Alliance Health At Baldwinville | Baldwinville | 94 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10.6 | — | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Alliance Health At Coleman | Northborough | 45 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 26.7 | — | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Countryside Health Care of Milford | Milford | 109 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 11.9 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Holden | 123 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 10.6 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Jewish Healthcare Center | Worcester | 141 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 12.1 | — | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Knollwood Nursing Center | Worcester | 82 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 17.1 | — | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Leominster | Leominster | 133 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 15.0 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) | Rochdale | 135 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 21.5 | $86K | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Notre Dame Long Term Care Center | Worcester | 123 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 11.4 | — | 8 May 2026 |
| Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center | West Boylston | 92 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 12.0 | — | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Overlook Masonic Health Center | Charlton | 181 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 7.7 | — | 15 May 2025 |
| Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing At Southgate | Shrewsbury | 99 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 17.2 | $8K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Worcester | 137 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 16.8 | $19K | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Sterling Village | Sterling | 143 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 8.4 | — | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Adviniacare At Northbridge | Northbridge | 154 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 21.4 | — | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr - Westboro | Westborough | 152 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 16.4 | $13K | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation | Whitinsville | 123 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 22.8 | — | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Blaire House of Worcester | Worcester | 75 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 22.7 | $13K | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Christopher House of Worcester | Worcester | 156 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 14.1 | $9K | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Highlands, The | Fitchburg | 168 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 10.1 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Auburn | Auburn | 154 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 23.4 | $30K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Wachusett Manor | Gardner | 96 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 43.8 | — | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Webster | 81 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 37.0 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Gardner | 124 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 25.8 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Hermitage Healthcare (the) | Worcester | 101 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 32.7 | — | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts | Worcester | 100 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 32.0 | $106K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Worcester | 162 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 28.4 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Quabbin Valley Healthcare | Athol | 142 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 29.6 | $62K | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Regalcare At Worcester | Worcester | 160 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 19.4 | — | 6 May 2025 |
| Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Southbridge | 144 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 21.5 | — | 3 Apr 2026 |
| St Mary Health Care Center | Worcester | 172 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 15.7 | $9K | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Webster | 135 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 31.1 | — | 12 May 2026 |
| Westborough Healthcare | Westborough | 117 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 27.4 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Blaire House of Milford | Milford | 73 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 55 | 75.3 | $39K | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Care One At Millbury | Millbury | 154 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 24.0 | $95K | 14 May 2026 |
| Fitchburg Healthcare | Fitchburg | 160 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 24.4 | $33K | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Fitchburg | 87 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 47.1 | $44K | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Lanessa Extended Care | Webster | 96 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 71 | 74.0 | $120K | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Leominster | 106 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 40.6 | $26K | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Oc Milford Gardens LLC | Milford | 135 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 20.7 | $148K | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Vantage At Worcester LLC | Worcester | 173 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 20.2 | $123K | 21 May 2026 |
| Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Worcester | 160 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 52 | 32.5 | $71K | 21 Oct 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 84 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 51 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 51 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 47 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 41 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 37 |
| Non profit | 12 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Athena Healthcare Systems (5), Elder Services (3), Next Step Healthcare (3), Life Care Centers Of America (3), Alliance Health & Human Services (2), Adviniacare (1), Careone (1), Rehabilitation Associates (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Worcester County, Massachusetts?
50 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 6,067 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Worcester County have the highest CMS ratings?
Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr - Northboro (5 stars), Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center (5 stars), Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center (5 stars)
How do Worcester County nursing homes compare with Massachusetts?
40% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 21.1 per 100 beds against 24.3 statewide.