Nursing home report
WORCESTER, MA · Medicare-certified · 82 beds
Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester, MA has an overall 5-star rating, with strong quality measures and a 4-star health inspection rating. Staffing is 3 stars, reported nurse staffing is 4.25 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2483 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2483.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
