Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Worcester, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225199) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $71,392
Phone: (508) 860-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center reports total nurse hours of about 3.28 per resident per day, with RN hours of about 0.48 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 23.5%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $71,392.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a for-profit (partnership) nursing home in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, certified for 160 beds with an average of 131.1 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 10, 1970.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.28, with RN hours per resident per day of approximately 0.48. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $71,392.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should review the full inspection record directly on CMS Care Compare, which is the source of this data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are about 3.28 per resident per day, RN hours are about 0.48 per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 23.5%, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $71,392.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, this facility does not have an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 160 beds with an average of 131.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 10, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, plus separate ratings for health inspections (1 out of 5), quality measures (3 out of 5), and staffing (2 out of 5).
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 5088605000 and verify 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 5088605000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225199?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.