16 nursing homes in Worcester, MA · avg 3.2★ · avg 131 beds
Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center
300 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 852-1000Jewish Healthcare Center
629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 798-8653Knollwood Nursing Center
87 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-6910Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center
26 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 754-8877Notre Dame Long Term Care Center
559 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-3011St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
101 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 755-8605West Side House Ltc Facility
35 Fruit Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 752-6763Blaire House Of Worcester
116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 791-5543Christopher House Of Worcester
10 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 754-3800Hermitage Healthcare (the)
383 Mill Street, Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 791-8131Odd Fellows Home Of Massachusetts
104 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 01606
(346) 473-0242Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
1350 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 791-4200St Mary Health Care Center
39 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 753-4791Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
119 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 860-5000Vantage At Worcester Llc
59 Acton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 556-5901About Nursing Homes in Worcester
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts has 16 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.2 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 131 certified beds.
Ownership includes 8 for-profit, 8 non-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Worcester, MA
How many nursing homes are in Worcester, MA?
There are 16 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Worcester, Massachusetts. 16 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Worcester?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Worcester is 3.2 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·