nursing home in Worcester, MA
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
26 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609 · (508) 754-8877
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center at a glance
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center is a 150-bed non-profit nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts (Worcester County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 22, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 41.3% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 150
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 25, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Worcester County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225379
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.45 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.49 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.37 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.74 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.3% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.3% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 0 | 51.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 150 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 100 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 66.5% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.7% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.1% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14.4% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 15.7% | 15.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.3% | 15.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 21.2% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.9% | 21.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.9% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.9% | 78.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 0 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
No citations in the current CMS inspection files.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASCENTRIA CARE ALLIANCE INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/15/2021 |
| ASCENTRIA CARE ALLIANCE INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| BOVILL, ANGELA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| BROWNE, TARA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| HANSCOM, KRISTIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| HARGREAVES, ALLISON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| HIGH, ROBIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| RUSSO, NICHOLAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| SOUSA, NICHOLAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| BARTHOLOMEW, ALEXANDER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| BOVILL, ANGELA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| COWLAGI, ASHISH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| GOODMAN, ROSS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| MAYO, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| ONEAL, GARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ROBERTSON, KEITH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| SOUSA, NICHOLAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| BOVILL, ANGELA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| BROWNE, TARA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| HANSCOM, KRISTIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| RUSSO, NICHOLAS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| HARGREAVES, ALLISON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| HIGH, ROBIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2021 |
| RUSSO, NICHOLAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center's rating?
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center and how do I contact it?
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center is at 26 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Phone: (508) 754-8877.
About this data
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