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Knollwood Nursing Center
87 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 82 beds, Knollwood Nursing Center serves Worcester in Worcester County, Massachusetts and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1970.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 8, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 17.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Worcester Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.1 | 20.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 38.6% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (50 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Dec 2025, 27 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×2 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 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 | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 9 May 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.3% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.2% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.3% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Salem Community Corporation.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Worcester County
| 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 |
All 50 facilities in Worcester County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Knollwood Nursing Center been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Knollwood Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Knollwood Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Knollwood Nursing Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Knollwood Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.