nursing home in Worcester, MA
Blaire House of Worcester
116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 01604 · (508) 791-5543
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Blaire House of Worcester at a glance
Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed for-profit nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts (Worcester County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 29, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $13,095.
Nursing staff turnover is 38.6% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 75
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Elder Services
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1990
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Worcester County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225443
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.94 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.38 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.67 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.53 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.6% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 60% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 45 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $13,095 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 75 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 70 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.2% | 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) | 0% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 52.4% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 33.7% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.7% | 15.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 10.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.4% | 15.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 7% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 13% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18% | 21.2% | 19% | Better |
| 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) | 90.8% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 48.9% | 78.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Ensure 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| October 21, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 2, 2024 |
| June 27, 2024 Fire safety | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 24, 2024 |
| June 27, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 30, 2024 |
| June 27, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 30, 2024 |
| June 27, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 30, 2024 |
| January 3, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 5, 2024 |
| March 8, 2023 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2023 |
| March 8, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| March 8, 2023 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| March 8, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2023 |
| March 8, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2023 |
| March 8, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2023 |
| March 8, 2023 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2023 |
| March 8, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2023 |
| March 8, 2023 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected March 29, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $13,095 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2024 | Fine | $13,095 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONNECTONE BANK Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2023 |
| CONNECTONE BANK Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2023 |
| BANDAMA, FAITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/1991 |
| ESSEX GROUP MANAGEMENT CORP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
| ESSEX GROUP STAFFING COMPANY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2007 |
| JEAN-BAPTISTE, ROSE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2023 |
| PICONE, SCOTT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/26/2002 |
| ROMANO, FRANK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/1974 |
| ROMANO, KATELYN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2017 |
| SEMAAN, RITA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| ROMANO, FRANK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/1974 |
| ROMANO, FRANK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/1974 |
| ROMANO, KATELYN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2017 |
| ESSEX GROUP INCORPORATED Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/1974 |
| DOYLE, PHILIP Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/1974 |
| ROMANO, BRANDON Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2008 |
| ROMANO, FRANK Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/1974 |
| ROMANO, JAMES Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2008 |
| ROMANO, KATELYN Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2008 |
| ROMANO, KYLE Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2008 |
| BANDAMA, FAITH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/1991 |
| ESSEX GROUP MANAGEMENT CORP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1995 |
| JEAN-BAPTISTE, ROSE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2023 |
| PICONE, SCOTT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/26/2002 |
| ROMANO, FRANK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/1974 |
| ROMANO, KATELYN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2017 |
| SEMAAN, RITA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blaire House of Worcester's rating?
Blaire House of Worcester has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Blaire House of Worcester receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Blaire House of Worcester 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 Blaire House of Worcester?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Elder Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Blaire House of Worcester and how do I contact it?
Blaire House of Worcester is at 116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 01604. Phone: (508) 791-5543.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.