Starfile / Massachusetts

ST MARY HEALTH CARE CENTER

39 QUEEN STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01610 · CCN 225305

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

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

COVENANT HEALTH

Facilities in chain

11

Chain avg overall

3.40 / 5

Inspection citations (33)1 actual harm

1. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-10-29 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-10-29 · Health · corrected 2025-11-25

   Actual harm

3. EF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2025-06-23 · Health · corrected 2025-06-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2024-12-18 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-12-18 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-18 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-12-18 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

   Potential for minimal harm

8. DF0742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.2024-12-18 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-12-18 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0772Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.2024-12-18 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.2024-12-18 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-18 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for minimal harm

20. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. 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.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2022-03-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-25

    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.