D

ST MARY HEALTH CARE CENTER

39 QUEEN STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01610
Score: 54 / 100

St Mary Health Care Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 54/100. The facility ranks in the 51th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at St Mary Health Care Center is near the national average, with 3.55 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 33 deficiencies at St Mary Health Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.55 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.82 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.22 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.37 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.44 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

33
Total Deficiencies
Oct 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 31 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Oct 28, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0557 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
    Jun 22, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0637 Severity D
    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    Dec 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Dec 17, 2024 · 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 0.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 24.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 54 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
172
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 17, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12