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HomeMassachusettsSt Mary Health Care Center

St Mary Health Care Center

39 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 016105087534791WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.5on Google(13 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
172
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,788

How St Mary Health Care Center 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
2/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.54 hrs/day
MA average
3.87 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.39 hrs/day
MA average
0.65 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
30.6%
MA average
38.2%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.54 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.87.
Reported RN time is 0.39 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
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 18, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 14, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation 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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St Mary Health Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts with 172 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
172
Avg Residents/Day
118.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 10, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Worcester
Last Inspection
Apr 14, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
55.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Apr 14, 2026Corrected: 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: Apr 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Apr 14, 2026Corrected: 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: Apr 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Oct 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Jun 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0742Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0772Potential for Harm

Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0776Potential for Harm

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,788
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineOct 29, 2025
$8,788

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

Nurse Aide2.21 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.94 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.39 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.54 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.37 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.6%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (38)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BOYLE, MELISSAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011
DOTY, RONALDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 12, 2020
FREIJE, RICHARDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2007
LAVALLEE, EILEENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 26, 2019
MARONEY, JAMESMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
CASTILLO, NICOLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 18, 2018
DOTY, RONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 12, 2020
GARCIA, HOLLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 21, 2019
MCCARTHY, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 18, 2019
FORNEY, STEPHENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 16, 2019
GRUBBS, STEPHENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 24, 2018
WAITE, DOUGLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
COVENANT HEALTHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 1998
BECKER, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 9, 2016
CASTILLO, NICOLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 18, 2018
DOTY, RONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 12, 2020
FORNEY, STEPHENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2019
GRUBBS, STEPHENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 24, 2018
LUCKE, KELLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 19, 2022
MANGO, ALAINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2020
MCCARTHY, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 18, 2019
OKOLI, CHIDIMMAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019
WAITE, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 12, 2018
COVENANT HEALTHADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 1998
BECKER, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 9, 2016
BOYLE, MELISSAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011
CASTILLO, NICOLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 18, 2018
DOTY, RONALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 12, 2020
FREIJE, RICHARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2007
GARCIA, HOLLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 21, 2019
GRUBBS, STEPHENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 24, 2018
LAVALLEE, EILEENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 26, 2019
LUCKE, KELLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 19, 2022
MANGO, ALAINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2020
MARONEY, JAMESADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
MCCARTHY, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 18, 2019
OKOLI, CHIDIMMAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019
WAITE, DOUGLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 12, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for St Mary Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities
St Mary Health Care Center
Worcester, MACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,788
West Side House LTC Facility
Worcester, MA3,696 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
Worcester, MA1.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Worcester, MA1.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $81,776
Vantage at Worcester LLC
Worcester, MA1.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $122,646
St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Worcester, MA1.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $19,175
Blaire House of Worcester
Worcester, MA1.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $13,095
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
St Mary Health Care Center
Worcester, MA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$8,788
West Side House LTC Facility
Worcester, MA
3,696 ft5/55/54/5None recorded
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
Worcester, MA
1.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Worcester, MA
1.3 mi2/52/52/5$81,776
Vantage at Worcester LLC
Worcester, MA
1.5 mi1/51/54/5$122,646
St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Worcester, MA
1.6 mi4/53/53/5$19,175
Blaire House of Worcester
Worcester, MA
1.6 mi3/53/53/5$13,095

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 St Mary Health Care Center?▾
St Mary Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does St Mary Health Care Center 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). St Mary Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has St Mary Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
St Mary Health Care Center had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 14, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,788.
What are the staffing levels at St Mary Health Care Center?▾
St Mary Health Care Center provides 3.54 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, 0.94 LPN hours, and 2.21 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.6%.
How many beds does St Mary Health Care Center have?▾
St Mary Health Care Center has 172 certified beds with an average of 118.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 69% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Covenant Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near St Mary Health Care Center?▾
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 St Mary Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, St Mary Health Care Center has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 13 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Covenant Health

This chain operates 11 facilities. View all →