Knollwood Nursing Center
87 Briarwood Circle · Worcester, MA · 01606 · 5088536910
82 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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
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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 | 4.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
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 January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B August 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225016 · certified since January 7, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.