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Jewish Healthcare Center

629 SALISBURY STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01609
Score: 85 / 100

Jewish Healthcare Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Worcester, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 85/100, it ranks in the top 18% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Jewish Healthcare Center exceed national averages, with 4.73 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.51 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Jewish Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.73 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.46 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.77 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.16 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.28 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Oct 8, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 21 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Oct 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Oct 8, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity G
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Jul 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jul 20, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Jul 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 15.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 4.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $10,517

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 85 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
141
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 8, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2