Blaire House of Worcester
116 Houghton Street · Worcester, MA · 01604 · 5087915543
75 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Elder Services
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,095 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
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.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
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.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 8, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 3, 2024 | Fine | $13,095 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225443 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.