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HomeMassachusettsWest Side House Ltc Facility

West Side House Ltc Facility

35 Fruit Street, Worcester, MA 016095087526763
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
91
certified

Key Findings

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

• Has 91 certified beds with an average of 50.5 residents per day (55% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Dec 30, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.00 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 44.8%

• Part of the Elder Services chain (6 facilities)

West Side House Ltc Facility is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Worcester, Massachusetts with 91 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. The facility scored above average compared to Massachusetts facilities.

Beds
91
Avg Residents/Day
50.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Worcester
Last Inspection
Dec 30, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
32.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (29)

F0604Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 30, 2024Corrected: 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: Dec 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Minimal Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0604Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0620Minimal Harm

Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: 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: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0909Potential for Harm

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Feb 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.52 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.04 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.00 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.51 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.8%
RN Turnover
20.0%
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 (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ESSEX GROUP INCORPORATED5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%May 15, 1973
DOYLE, PHILIP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual9%Jul 10, 1974
ROMANO, BRANDON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Aug 16, 2008
ROMANO, FRANK5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual44%Jul 10, 1974
ROMANO, JAMES5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Aug 16, 2008
ROMANO, KATELYN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Aug 16, 2008
ROMANO, KYLE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Aug 16, 2008
ESSEX GROUP MANAGEMENT CORPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1995
PICONE, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 26, 2002
ROMANO, FRANKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 10, 1974
ROMANO, KATELYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2017
ROMANO, KYLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 25, 2024
SEMAAN, RITAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
ROMANO, FRANKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 10, 1974
ROMANO, FRANKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 10, 1974
CONNECTONE BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 10, 2023
CONNECTONE BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 10, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for West Side House Ltc Facility?▾
West Side House Ltc Facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has West Side House Ltc Facility had any health inspection violations?▾
West Side House Ltc Facility had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 30, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at West Side House Ltc Facility?▾
West Side House Ltc Facility provides 4.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, 1.04 LPN hours, and 2.52 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.8%.
How many beds does West Side House Ltc Facility have?▾
West Side House Ltc Facility has 91 certified beds with an average of 50.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 55% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Elder Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near West Side House Ltc Facility?▾
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 →