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BLAIRE HOUSE OF WORCESTER

116 HOUGHTON STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01604
Score: 53 / 100

Blaire House Of Worcester faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 53/100. The facility ranks in the 48th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Blaire House Of Worcester is near the national average, with 3.70 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Blaire House Of Worcester. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.70 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.36 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.89 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.44 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.40 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Aug 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 16 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0730 Severity E
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity D
    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.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services 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 0.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 54.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.6% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 35.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 11.2% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 23.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $13,095

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 53 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 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
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
75
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7