The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
WORCESTER, MA · Medicare-certified · 160 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has an overall 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. It reported 3.28 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $59,511 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2791 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $59,511recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2791.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.48
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81
- Nurse aides
- 1.99
- Weekend nursing
- 2.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 24%
Registered nurse turnover: 47%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
39.4%35.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%5.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.5%3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%3.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.5%2.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0.9%Worsening
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.7%17.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.2%14.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
42.4%35.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%3.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.2%21.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
8.3%16.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%97.5%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $59,511 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $81,776 in total fines.
- $59,511
Federal fine
Oct 2, 2024
- $11,881
Federal fine
Sep 27, 2023
- $10,384
Federal fine
Jul 17, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- Part of ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS · 24 homes · 1.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 131.1 residents on an average day (82% of 160 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 56 years
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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.