KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER — Nursing Home in WORCESTER, MA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 82 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 78.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225016 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.11 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.52 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER had 5 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 15, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 15, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — January 12, 2026
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — January 12, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — January 12, 2026
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Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. (Level D)Corrected — January 12, 2026
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Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (Level D)Corrected — January 12, 2026
Knollwood Nursing Center is a 82-bed nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, above the Massachusetts average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 5 deficiencies, none of them severe.
This facility’s overall quality score combined with somewhat stronger nursing staffing suggests it has solid day-to-day care capacity. You should ask how the facility addressed the recent infection prevention and control finding and what specific changes were put in place to prevent recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER's CMS star rating?
KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER?
KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER reports 4.11409 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER had 5 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER have?
KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER has 82 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- REGALCARE AT WORCESTER — 2/5 — 1.5 mi
- ODD FELLOWS HOME OF MASSACHUSETTS — 2/5 — 1.8 mi
- HOLY TRINITY EASTERN ORTHODOX N & R CENTER — 4/5 — 1.9 mi
- NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER — 4/5 — 2.1 mi
- CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER — 3/5 — 3.0 mi
- LUTHERAN REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 3.5 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.