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HomeMassachusettsBlaire House of Worcester

Blaire House of Worcester

116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 016045087915543WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(17 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
75
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $13,095

How Blaire House of Worcester Compares in Massachusetts

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
MA average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
MA average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
MA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.94 hrs/day
MA average
3.87 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.38 hrs/day
MA average
0.65 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
38.6%
MA average
38.2%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 0.38 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.65.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 27, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 29, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$14,296/mo
Massachusetts median
Private Room
$15,189/mo
Massachusetts median
Worcester County 65+
139,294
16.2% of county
County Population
858,898
Worcester County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Blaire House of Worcester is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts with 75 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
75
Avg Residents/Day
69.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Worcester
Last Inspection
Aug 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
45.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0640Minimal Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Mar 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$13,095
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJan 3, 2024
$13,095

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.67 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.38 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.94 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.53 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.6%
RN Turnover
60.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ESSEX GROUP INCORPORATEDDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 10, 1974
DOYLE, PHILIPINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 10, 1974
ROMANO, BRANDONINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 16, 2008
ROMANO, FRANKINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 10, 1974
ROMANO, JAMESINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 16, 2008
ROMANO, KATELYNINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 16, 2008
ROMANO, KYLEINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 16, 2008
CONNECTONE BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 10, 2023
CONNECTONE BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 10, 2023
ROMANO, FRANKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 10, 1974
ROMANO, FRANKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 10, 1974
ROMANO, KATELYNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 8, 2017
ESSEX GROUP MANAGEMENT CORPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1995
BANDAMA, FAITHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 28, 1991
JEAN-BAPTISTE, ROSEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 3, 2023
PICONE, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 26, 2002
ROMANO, FRANKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 10, 1974
ROMANO, KATELYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2017
SEMAAN, RITAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
ESSEX GROUP MANAGEMENT CORPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 16, 2025
ESSEX GROUP STAFFING COMPANYADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 31, 2007
BANDAMA, FAITHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 28, 1991
JEAN-BAPTISTE, ROSEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 3, 2023
PICONE, SCOTTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 26, 2002
ROMANO, FRANKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 10, 1974
ROMANO, KATELYNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2017
SEMAAN, RITAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Blaire House of Worcester and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities
Blaire House of Worcester
Worcester, MACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $13,095
Vantage at Worcester LLC
Worcester, MA528 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $122,646
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Worcester, MA2,112 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $81,776
St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Worcester, MA3,168 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $19,175
St Mary Health Care Center
Worcester, MA1.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,788
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
Worcester, MA1.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Christopher House of Worcester
Worcester, MA1.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,512
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Blaire House of Worcester
Worcester, MA · Current facility
—3/53/53/5$13,095
Vantage at Worcester LLC
Worcester, MA
528 ft1/51/54/5$122,646
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Worcester, MA
2,112 ft2/52/52/5$81,776
St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Worcester, MA
3,168 ft4/53/53/5$19,175
St Mary Health Care Center
Worcester, MA
1.6 mi2/52/54/5$8,788
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
Worcester, MA
1.8 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Christopher House of Worcester
Worcester, MA
1.8 mi3/53/54/5$8,512

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Blaire House of Worcester?▾
Blaire House of Worcester has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Blaire House of Worcester cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Massachusetts is $14,296/month for a semi-private room and $15,189/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Blaire House of Worcester participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Blaire House of Worcester had any health inspection violations?▾
Blaire House of Worcester had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 29, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $13,095.
What are the staffing levels at Blaire House of Worcester?▾
Blaire House of Worcester provides 3.94 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours, 0.90 LPN hours, and 2.67 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.6%.
How many beds does Blaire House of Worcester have?▾
Blaire House of Worcester has 75 certified beds with an average of 69.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Elder Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Blaire House of Worcester?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Massachusetts, including 6 in Worcester. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Blaire House of Worcester?▾
On Google Maps, Blaire House of Worcester has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 17 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

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