Jewish Healthcare Center
629 Salisbury Street · Worcester, MA · 01609 · 5087988653
141 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,517 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 21, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 14, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 21, 2023 | Fine | $10,517 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225173 · certified since November 19, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.