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HomeMassachusettsBlaire House of Worcester

Blaire House of Worcester

116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 016045087915543
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
75
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $13,095

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 75 certified beds with an average of 67.7 residents per day (90% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Aug 29, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $13,095 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.70 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 50.0%

• Part of the Elder Services chain (6 facilities)

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. The facility scored at average compared to Massachusetts facilities.

Beds
75
Avg Residents/Day
67.7
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)

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
F0730Potential for Harm

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

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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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
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
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
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 Aide2.44 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.36 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.70 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.40 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
75.0%
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 (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ESSEX GROUP INCORPORATED5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 1978
DOYLE, PHILIP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual9%Jan 4, 1978
ROMANO, BRANDON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Aug 16, 2008
ROMANO, FRANK5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual44%Jan 4, 1978
ROMANO, JAMES5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%May 13, 2013
ROMANO, KATELYN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Aug 16, 2008
ROMANO, KYLE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Aug 16, 2008
ROMANO, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 13, 2013
ROMANO, FRANKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 27, 2006
ROMANO, FRANKW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 4, 1978

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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 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
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 facility has been fined a total of $13,095 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Blaire House of Worcester?▾
Blaire House of Worcester provides 3.70 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, 0.89 LPN hours, and 2.44 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
How many beds does Blaire House of Worcester have?▾
Blaire House of Worcester has 75 certified beds with an average of 67.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% 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, there are 15 other nursing homes in Worcester, Massachusetts with an average rating of 3.2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Worcester nursing homes page.

Part of Elder Services

This chain operates 6 facilities. View all →