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LUTHERAN REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER

26 HARVARD STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01609
Score: 96 / 100

Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Worcester, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 96/100, it ranks in the top 2% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center is near the national average, with 4.17 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

No deficiency data is currently available for Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center in the CMS database.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ 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 4.17 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.49 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.25 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.51 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

No deficiency data available for this facility.

Most recent health inspection: Dec 21, 2025

📊 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 1.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 96 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 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
150
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0