B

NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER

559 PLANTATION STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01605
Score: 76 / 100

Notre Dame Long Term Care Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 76/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Worcester facility ranks in the 75th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes.

Staffing at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center is near the national average, with 3.86 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 16 deficiencies at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.86 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.37 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.03 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.46 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.46 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.29 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
Feb 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 16 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • 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.
    Feb 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0810 Severity D
    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
    Feb 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Feb 11, 2025 · Infection Control 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.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Dec 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service 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 6.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.8% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 16.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 76 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 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
123
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3