Nursing Homes · Worcester, MA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Knollwood Nursing Center
87 Briarwood Circle · Worcester, MA 01606 · 82 certified beds
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About Knollwood Nursing Center
Knollwood Nursing Center is a nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 82 beds, below the Worcester County median of 123 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 14 citations, the most recent on December 15, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.26 hours per resident per day. It is one of 16 nursing homes listed in Worcester. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (14)
Records from May 2023 to December 2025.
December 15, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
December 15, 2025
Tag F0909Regularly 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
December 15, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
December 15, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
December 15, 2025
Tag F0838Conduct 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
August 27, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected October 11, 2024.
August 27, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 11, 2024.
August 27, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 11, 2024.
August 27, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 11, 2024.
August 27, 2024
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 11, 2024.
August 27, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 11, 2024.
August 27, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 11, 2024.
August 27, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 11, 2024.
May 9, 2023
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2023.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.26 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Massachusetts.
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