Starfile / Massachusetts

WORCESTER REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER

119 PROVIDENCE STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01604 · CCN 225199

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

$81,776

Number of fines

3

Number of penalties

3

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

Facilities in chain

24

Chain avg overall

1.70 / 5

Inspection citations (55)2 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.2025-10-21 · Health · corrected 2025-10-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. FF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. FF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. FF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-05-15 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-05-15 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-05-15 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. 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.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-01-09 · Health · corrected 2024-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2024-01-09 · Health · corrected 2024-01-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-10-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-09-25

    Actual harm

40. 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.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-07-17 · Health · corrected 2023-06-30

    Actual harm

42. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2023-07-17 · Health · corrected 2023-08-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-04-04 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. CF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    Potential for minimal harm

47. CF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    Potential for minimal harm

48. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. 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.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. 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.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. EF0758Implement 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.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. 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.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-09-22 · Health · corrected 2022-10-29

    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.