Blackstone Valley Health and RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 447 Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
- CCN
- 225312
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Certified beds
- 123
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 115
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 29 Apr 2025. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Massachusetts (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Worcester County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 50 homes in the county, 341 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Massachusetts median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 29 Apr 2025 | 11 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 2 Feb 2024 | 5 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 12 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 12 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Jul 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Massachusetts median | Massachusetts average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.22 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.38 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.87 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 41.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 30.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 31.5% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.9% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.1% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Worcester County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adviniacare at Northbridge | Northbridge | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 8 Dec 2025 | |
| Lydia Taft House | Uxbridge | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 4 Sep 2025 | |
| Countryside Health Care of Milford | Milford | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 2 Feb 2026 | |
| Blaire House of Milford | Milford | 1 of 5 | 9 | $38,610 | 28 May 2025 | |
| Care One at Millbury | Millbury | 1 of 5 | 18 | $95,138 | 25 Apr 2025 | |
| Oc Milford Gardens LLC | Milford | 1 of 5 | 12 | $148,051 | 4 Mar 2026 | |
| Blaire House of Worcester | Worcester | 3 of 5 | 7 | $13,095 | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| Vantage at Worcester LLC | Worcester | 1 of 5 | 12 | $122,646 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Worcester | 1 of 5 | 10 | $71,392 | 20 May 2025 | |
| Westborough Healthcare | Westborough | 2 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 25 Feb 2026 | |
| Life Care Center of Auburn | Auburn | 3 of 5 | 5 | $29,738 | 18 Jun 2025 | |
| St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Worcester | 4 of 5 | 3 | $19,175 | 24 Nov 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation (CCN 225312). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/blackstone-valley-health-and-rehabilitation-whitinsville-ma-225312/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 29 Apr 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 11 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 2 Feb 2024.
- Who operates Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, individual. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Massachusetts as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.