Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit
Westborough, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225778) · 19 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (508) 870-2222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit reports total nurse staffing of 6.82 hours per resident per day, including 2.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit is a small, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 20, 2012, and holds 19 certified beds with an average daily census of 15.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility carries an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing. These ratings reflect the current operator, as no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 6.82 per resident per day, including 2.14 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with a total fine amount of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation information is included in this data. Families considering this facility should review the most current inspection reports and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates these ratings periodically. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.82 hours per resident per day, including 2.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 45.5% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 19 certified beds with an average daily census of 15.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 20, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5088702222 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5088702222 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225778?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.