River Terrace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr
Lancaster, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225210) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,964
Phone: (978) 365-4537 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Terrace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr in Lancaster, MA holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
River Terrace reports total nurse staffing of 3.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
CMS records show River Terrace has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,964.00, with 0 payment denials for new admissions. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
River Terrace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 82 certified beds and an average daily census of 76.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since March 16, 1972. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Terrace holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Total nurse staffing averages 3.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,964.00, and 0 payment denials of payment for new admissions.
River Terrace is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which operates 87 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
Families should review the full inspection and staffing history directly on CMS Care Compare, the source of this data, for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Terrace has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.37 hours per resident per day, with 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 33.3%. Its CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,964.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data shows no abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Terrace has 82 certified beds with an average of 76.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which operates 87 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 16, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall rating; River Terrace scores 5, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9783654537 or verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225210?state=MA).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9783654537 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can check current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225210?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.