Nursing Homes in Worcester, Massachusetts
There are 16 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Worcester, Massachusetts, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Worcester’s rating distribution is 2 facilities at 1 star (13%), 5 at 2 stars (31%), 4 at 3 stars (25%), 3 at 4 stars (19%), and 2 at 5 stars (13%), with an average CMS overall star rating of 2.9 out of 5 compared to the Massachusetts state average of 2.9 (this city is 0.00 above the state average). Five facilities are rated 4-5 stars (31%) while seven are rated 1-2 stars (44%), and the highest-rated facility is KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER with 5 stars; Worcester has exactly 1 Special Focus Facility.
Average nurse staffing in Worcester is 3.84 hours per resident day (HPRD) compared with the Massachusetts state average of 3.9 HPRD, meaning the city is below the state average by 0.06 HPRD, and all 16 out of 16 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection with 2 out of 16 facilities having severe deficiencies.
All Nursing Homes in Worcester
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER | 87 BRIARWOOD CIRCLE, WORCESTER, MA, 01606 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 |
| LUTHERAN REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER | 26 HARVARD STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01609 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER | 559 PLANTATION STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01605 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER | 629 SALISBURY STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01609 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 |
| HOLY TRINITY EASTERN ORTHODOX N & R CENTER | 300 BARBER AVENUE, WORCESTER, MA, 01606 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| ST FRANCIS REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER | 101 PLANTATION STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01604 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) | 383 MILL STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01602 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 12 |
| CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER | 10 MARY SCANO DRIVE, WORCESTER, MA, 01605 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 7 |
| WEST SIDE HOUSE LTC FACILITY | 35 FRUIT STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01609 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 |
| ST MARY HEALTH CARE CENTER | 39 QUEEN STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01610 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| ODD FELLOWS HOME OF MASSACHUSETTS | 104 RANDOLPH ROAD, WORCESTER, MA, 01606 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 11 |
| REGALCARE AT WORCESTER | 25 ORIOL DRIVE, WORCESTER, MA, 01605 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| PARSONS HILL REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER | 1350 MAIN STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01603 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| BLAIRE HOUSE OF WORCESTER | 116 HOUGHTON STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01604 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 7 |
| BEAR MOUNTAIN AT WORCESTER | 59 ACTON STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01604 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| WORCESTER REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER | 119 PROVIDENCE STREET, WORCESTER, MA, 01604 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Worcester, Massachusetts?
There are 16 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Worcester, Massachusetts listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Worcester, Massachusetts?
Nursing homes in Worcester, Massachusetts have an average CMS overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Worcester accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Worcester, Massachusetts are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
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.