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St Mary Health Care Center
39 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 01610
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.
St Mary Health Care Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts, certified for 172 beds and caring for about 119 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 10, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 15.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 30.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Worcester Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.7 | 20.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.6% | 38.6% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,788 | $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: 14 Apr 2026, 18 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×19 E ×4 F ×1 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 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 | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0772 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | 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 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | Fine | $8,788 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.6%, RNs 33.3%; 0 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 | 18.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 6.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.7% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.0% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.2% | 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: Chs Of Worcester, Inc. Chain: Covenant Health (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Health | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1998 |
| Covenant Health | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1998 |
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 St Mary Health Care Center been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has St Mary Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at St Mary Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St Mary Health Care Center?
It is part of the Covenant Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Covenant Health. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St Mary Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Apr 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.