Knollwood Nursing Center
Worcester, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225016) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (508) 853-6910 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Knollwood Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Knollwood Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.27 hours per resident per day, including about 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Knollwood Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Knollwood Nursing Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts, certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since January 1970. It maintains 82 certified beds with an average of 76.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Knollwood Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and Staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.27, of which about 0.69 are registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines and a total fine amount of $0.00 — no federal fines on record. There are also 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
The data provided does not indicate that Knollwood Nursing Center is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This profile reflects data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Knollwood Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Knollwood Nursing Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports total nurse hours of about 4.27 per resident per day, including about 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Knollwood Nursing Center has 82 certified beds with an average of 76.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Knollwood Nursing Center has been certified since January 7, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Knollwood scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 5088536910 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5088536910 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Knollwood Nursing Center's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225016?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.