BLAIRE HOUSE OF WORCESTER
116 HOUGHTON STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01604 · CCN 225443
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 75
- Avg residents/day
- 67.7
- Phone
- 5087915543
Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Massachusetts avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-29 | 7 | 8.9 | 9.5 | -1.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-06-27 | 4 | 10.0 | 9.8 | -6.0 better |
| 3 | 2023-03-08 | 6 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -6.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.70 | 50.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.36 | 75.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.95 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $13,095
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- ELDER SERVICES
- Facilities in chain
- 6
- Chain avg overall
- 2.30 / 5
Inspection citations (17)1 actual harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-29 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-10-21 · Health · corrected 2024-10-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-07-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-07-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-07-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-03 · Health · corrected 2024-02-05
Actual harm
- BF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-03-29
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSEX GROUP INCORPORATED | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1974-07-10 |
| ROMANO, FRANK | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 44% | 1974-07-10 |
| ROMANO, BRANDON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | 2008-08-16 |
| ROMANO, KYLE | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | 2008-08-16 |
| ROMANO, JAMES | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | 2008-08-16 |
| ROMANO, KATELYN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | 2008-08-16 |
| DOYLE, PHILIP | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 9% | 1974-07-10 |
| SEMAAN, RITA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-07-01 |
| ROMANO, FRANK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 1974-07-10 |
| ROMANO, FRANK | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1974-07-10 |
| ROMANO, KATELYN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-05-08 |
| CONNECTONE BANK | Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | — | 2023-10-10 |
| CONNECTONE BANK | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — | 2023-10-10 |
| ESSEX GROUP MANAGEMENT CORP | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1995-01-01 |
| BANDAMA, FAITH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1991-05-28 |
| JEAN-BAPTISTE, ROSE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-07-03 |
| PICONE, SCOTT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2002-05-26 |
| ROMANO, FRANK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1974-07-10 |
| ROMANO, KATELYN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-05-08 |
Other facilities in WORCESTER
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| WEST SIDE HOUSE LTC FACILITY | ★★★★★ | 91 |
| Jewish Healthcare Center | ★★★★★ | 141 |
| Knollwood Nursing Center | ★★★★★ | 82 |
| LUTHERAN REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 150 |
| HOLY TRINITY EASTERN ORTHODOX N & R CENTER | ★★★★★ | 113 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.