Nursing Homes · Worcester, MA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
119 Providence Street · Worcester, MA 01604 · 160 certified beds
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About Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 160 beds, above the Worcester County median of 123 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Athena Healthcare Systems. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 54 citations, the most recent on October 21, 2025. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.20 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
2.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (54)
Records from September 2022 to October 2025.
October 21, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2025.
May 20, 2025
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2025.
May 20, 2025
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2025.
May 20, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2025.
May 20, 2025
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 30, 2025.
May 20, 2025
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2025.
May 20, 2025
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 June 30, 2025.
May 20, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2025.
May 20, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2025.
May 20, 2025
Tag F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2025.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 9, 2024.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 9, 2024.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 9, 2024.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 9, 2024.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 9, 2024.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 9, 2024.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 9, 2024.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 9, 2024.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0687Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 9, 2024.
May 15, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 13, 2024.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $81,776
October 2, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $59,511 against this nursing home on October 2, 2024.
September 27, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $11,881 against this nursing home on September 27, 2023.
July 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,384 against this nursing home on July 17, 2023.
Staffing
3.20 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.31 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Part of Athena Healthcare Systems, a chain of 19 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.6 overall, 1.8 for health inspections, 2.1 for staffing, 2.5 for quality measures.
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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