nursing home in Westborough, MA
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit
150 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581 · (508) 870-2222
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- 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
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit at a glance
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit is a 19-bed for-profit nursing home in Westborough, 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 6.8 hours of nursing care per day (2.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 2, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 45.5% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 19
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- November 20, 2012
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Worcester County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225778
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) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 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) | 6.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.14 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.06 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.99 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45.5% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.4% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 18 | 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 | 19 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 15 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 80.5% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 78.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 6, 2025 |
| May 2, 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 June 6, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 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 June 6, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 6, 2025 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 6, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 6, 2024 |
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITTIER HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS II INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/31/2010 |
| ARCIDI, ALFRED Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/31/2010 |
| ARCIDI, MICHAEL Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/31/2010 |
| ARCIDI, PHILIP Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/31/2010 |
| WHITTIER HEALTHCARE TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/31/2012 |
| ARCIDI, ALFRED Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/04/2019 |
| ARCIDI, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/1992 |
| ARCIDI, PHILIP Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/1992 |
| ARCIDI, ALFRED Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/04/2019 |
| ARCIDI, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/1992 |
| ARCIDI, PHILIP Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/1992 |
| GREENLEAF VI II INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2012 |
| ARCIDI, MICHAEL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit's rating?
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit 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 Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit 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 Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit and how do I contact it?
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit is at 150 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581. Phone: (508) 870-2222.
About this data
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