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Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the)
111 Huntoon Memorial Highway, Rochdale, MA 01542
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.
Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the), in Rochdale, Massachusetts, is certified for 135 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Vibra Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 11, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 13 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $86K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 32.7%.
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 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.5 | 20.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.7% | 38.6% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $85,733 | $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: 2 Feb 2026, 11 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×21 E ×4 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0727 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | 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 | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | 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 | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 12 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $14,814 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Fine | $13,762 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,235 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $10,586 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.7%, RNs 33.3%; 1 administrator 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 | 12.6% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.7% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.5% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Vibra Hospital Of Western Massachusetts Llc. Chain: Vibra Healthcare (3 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse Ag | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2020 |
| Mpt of Rochdale - Vibra, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2019 |
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 Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $86K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the)?
It is part of the Vibra Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Feb 2026.
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.