Starfile / Massachusetts

Jewish Healthcare Center

629 SALISBURY STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01609 · CCN 225173

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$10,517

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (21)1 actual harm

1. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-07-21 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-07-21 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-07-21 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-07-21 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2023-07-21 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-07-21 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18

   Actual harm

9. 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.2023-07-21 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-07-21 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-06-14 · Health · corrected 2023-06-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2021-09-07 · Health · corrected 2021-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-09-07 · Health · corrected 2021-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2021-09-07 · Health · corrected 2021-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2021-09-07 · Health · corrected 2021-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-09-07 · Health · corrected 2021-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2021-09-07 · Health · corrected 2021-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0761Ensure 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.2021-09-07 · Health · corrected 2021-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2021-09-07 · Health · corrected 2021-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2021-09-07 · Health · corrected 2021-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-09-07 · Health · corrected 2021-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.