Nursing Homes in Worcester, MA
16 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Worcester, Massachusetts are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 66/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Worcester County.
7 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 3 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Worcester scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in September 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Worcester
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Worcester list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Worcester
- Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center — 82/100
- West Side House Ltc Facility — 82/100
- Knollwood Nursing Center — 81/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Vantage At Worcester Llc — 41/100
- Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center — 45/100
- Odd Fellows Home Of Massachusetts — 54/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center | 82 | Generally Positive | 150 |
| West Side House Ltc Facility | 82 | Generally Positive | 91 |
| Knollwood Nursing Center | 81 | Generally Positive | 82 |
| Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center | 80 | Generally Positive | 113 |
| Hermitage Healthcare (the) | 73 | Generally Positive | 101 |
| Notre Dame Long Term Care Center | 72 | Generally Positive | 123 |
| St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | 71 | Generally Positive | 137 |
| Regalcare At Worcester | 68 | Use Caution | 160 |
| Christopher House Of Worcester | 65 | Use Caution | 156 |
| Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | 64 | Use Caution | 162 |
| Jewish Healthcare Center | 61 | Use Caution | 141 |
| Blaire House Of Worcester | 60 | Use Caution | 75 |
| St Mary Health Care Center | 55 | Use Caution | 172 |
| Odd Fellows Home Of Massachusetts | 54 | Serious Concerns | 100 |
| Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | 45 | Serious Concerns | 160 |
| Vantage At Worcester Llc | 41 | Serious Concerns | 173 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Worcester Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Worcester?
Senior Care Report Card lists 16 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Worcester, Massachusetts, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Worcester?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Worcester facilities is 66/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Worcester nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 16 nursing homes in Worcester, Massachusetts
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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