Wachusett Manor
Gardner, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225533) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (978) 632-5477 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wachusett Manor has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Wachusett Manor reports total nurse hours of 3.29 per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.5%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Wachusett Manor has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is noted in the available data.
About this facility
Wachusett Manor is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, first approved for certification in January 1991. The facility is licensed for 96 certified beds and reports an average of 90.3 residents. It operates under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wachusett Manor holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.29 per resident per day, with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been reported.
Wachusett Manor is part of the Ephram Lahasky chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.8 stars. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the provided data.
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?
Wachusett Manor has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Wachusett Manor is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.29 per resident per day with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 43.5%, corresponding to a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wachusett Manor has 96 certified beds and an average of 90.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Ephram Lahasky chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average rating of 1.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Wachusett Manor was first approved for certification on January 8, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components: health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Wachusett Manor scores 3, 3, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9786325477 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9786325477 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225533?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.