St Mary Health Care Center
Worcester, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225305) · 172 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,788
Phone: (508) 753-4791 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Mary Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
St Mary Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.6%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,788.00 against St Mary Health Care Center, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
St Mary Health Care Center is a non-profit nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1987. The facility is licensed for 172 beds and reports an average daily census of 118.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Mary Health Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $8,788.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the data provided for this facility.
St Mary Health Care Center is part of the Covenant Health chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to the data provided.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St Mary Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below 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 about 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and nursing turnover of 30.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $8,788.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 172 beds with an average daily census of 118.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Covenant Health chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 10, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall composite rating (2 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5087534791 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5087534791 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225305?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.