Parsons Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

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Parsons Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

1350 Main St, Worcester, MA 01603 View Map
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Overview of Parsons Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Parsons Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a remarkably skilled nursing and rehab facility in Worcester that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. The warm and inviting atmosphere is uniquely designed to provide comfort and peace of mind. With physicians, nurses, clinical staff, rehabilitation therapists, and other team members on standby, residents have access to everything they need, any time of day. 

Their post-hospital care and recovery programs include a wide range of specialties and facilities, such as central venous catheter management, Lasix IV push, blood draws, oxygen therapy, and nutritional management. They also provide post-surgical care and a behavioral management unit to meet the needs of all residents. Moreover, Parsons Hill offers 24-hour supervision, restorative care programs, registered dietitian services, and a selective menu dining program to promote overall well-being. They also provide family counseling and support groups to ensure that families are supported in their loved one’s care.

Managed by Norma B-Mullings

Administrator

Norma B-Mullings serves as the Administrator at Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, overseeing the care of residents and staff. She is dedicated to guiding families through healthcare decisions for both short-term rehab and long-term care, ensuring a supportive and professional environment.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Massachusetts average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Massachusetts average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Massachusetts average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Massachusetts average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 30m per day

This home provides 11% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Massachusetts average: 3h 56m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 25m per day 39m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 54m per day 58m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 51m per day 2h 16m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 48m per day 3h 27m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 4m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 15m per day 28m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 162

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Massachusetts average
Occupancy rate 94.6%
Residents per day (avg) 150
Occupancy rate
94.6%
Residents per day (avg)
150

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

64% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$30.0M
Profit
$2.1M
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$29,952,873.00
Profit
$2,066,242.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.3M
34.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$17.6M
Total costs $27.9M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 76 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Ed Murphy, Administrator

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short-Term Rehabilitation
Long-Term Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Hospice Care, Life Enrichment Programming, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, Substance Use Supportive Services
Operating Hours
Visiting hours are suggested from 10 AM – 8 PM, with accommodations as requested.

What does this home offer?

Minimum age icon
Minimum age icon

Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Parsons Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Skilled Nursing Assisted Living Hospice Care
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

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Places of interest near Parsons Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Address 2.9 miles from city center — 2.24 miles to nearest hospital (Webster Square Medical Center)

Address 1350 Main St, Worcester, MA 01603

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

134
Total Staff
130
Employees
4
Contractors
53,171
Total Hours (Quarter)
71
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse49.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse218.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant638.4 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
93 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
10 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
2.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
9 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
101 contractor hours this quarter
Feeding Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6306326,30891100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse2102110,45191100%8.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist9093,90891100%8
Mental Health Service Worker9092,3718088%7.2
RN Director of Nursing3031,9718796%9.8
Registered Nurse4041,81591100%9.3
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,58491100%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant4048997684%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician2028786875%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide2025316470%7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1015316976%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist2024836774%7.1
Dietitian1014575763%8
Nurse Practitioner1014385662%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide1014215560%7.7
Feeding Assistant022774246%1
Qualified Social Worker202281011%2.8
Medical Director022241921%1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 50
Citations per inspection
6.25

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

41 of 50 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 50 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

0 critical citations More info Massachusetts average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.5

47 moderate citations More info Massachusetts average: 29.7

3 minor citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 19, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Apr 01, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Mar 25, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 25, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Athena Health Care System MA III, LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
153 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (2.6%)
Medicaid 99 (64.7%)
Private Pay/Other 50 (32.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.9
22% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.2
29% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.6%
11% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 8.9%
54% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 19.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.1%
23% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
25% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.7%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
72% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
28% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.0%
72% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 42.4%
109% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
7% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.1%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.53
18% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.86

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.62
60% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.54

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.6%
19% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0%
54% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.7%
18% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 11.4%
56% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 25.8%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.4%
22% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 11.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 31.5%
38% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 50.6%

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MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).

$2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

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Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).

Not assessed.

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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