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Nursing Home in Worcester

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

The Jewish Healthcare Center

Nursing Home in Worcester

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

The Jewish Healthcare Center

629 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609 View map
Overview of The Jewish Healthcare Center

The Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, Massachusetts has been a highly respected facility since 1916, offering an array of services to seniors. From long-term care to short-term rehabilitation, hospice services, private care, and life care management services, they cater to the varying needs of their patients. Their expertise also includes neuro-rehabilitation, cardiothoracic care, orthopedics, and wound care. Their non-profit status enables them to provide premium quality services with highly specialized programs designed to elevate senior living. 

One of their stand-out features is the exceptional care provided in their dementia special care unit, which offers private rooms and activities that maintain abilities and promote a sense of community among memory care patients. Additionally, they have a full-time chaplain who leads weekly discussion groups and helps families navigate difficult conversations and decision-making issues. Their short-term rehabilitation services are equally impressive, with rehab gyms and advanced strength-building equipment, outdoor access to lush greenery, and specific diagnosis-based rehabilitation programs. 

(508) 798-8653

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5
Massachusetts average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
3/5
Massachusetts average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5
Massachusetts average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5
Massachusetts average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 28m per day

This home provides 14% more nursing time per resident than the Massachusetts average.

Massachusetts average: 3h 56m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 141

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Massachusetts average
Occupancy rate 91.8%
Residents per day (avg) 134
Occupancy rate
91.8%
Residents per day (avg)
134

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$24.0M
Operating deficit
-$825.4K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$23,998,202.00
Operating deficit
$-825,440.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$14.6M
60.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.2M
Total costs $24.8M

Types of Care at The Jewish Healthcare Center

Skilled Nursing Memory Care
Contact The Jewish Healthcare Center

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations 23

Massachusetts average 32.7

Citations per inspection
4.6

Massachusetts average 7.24


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

20 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 23 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 3
100% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

0 critical citations More info Massachusetts average: 0.3

3 serious citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.5

20 moderate citations More info Massachusetts average: 29.7

0 minor citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Oct 09, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Oct 09, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Jul 21, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jul 21, 2023
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Worcester The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

5 facilities compared · CMS & MA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Worcester (Indian Lake East)
113
85.0%
+4%
3.97
-47%
+1%
2
10
3.3
2
106
59
Apostola, Nicholas
$18.1M
$8.1M
44.8%
225648
The Jewish Healthcare Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Worcester (West Tatnuck)
141
91.8%
+12%
4.47
+17%
+14%
2
23
4.6
3
134
12
Aframe, Jay
$20.9M
$14.6M
69.7%
225173
Christopher House
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Worcester
-
92.8%
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4.36
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2
0
0.0
0
143
63
The Grantham Group, Llc
$26.3M
$9.9M
37.8%
225385
Blaire House of Worcester
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Worcester
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0
0
0.0
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71
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Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Worcester
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0.0
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70
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Address 3.5 miles from city center — 2.2 miles to nearest hospital (Webster Square Medical Center)

Address 629 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 276
Employees 213
Contractors 63
Staff to resident ratio 2.09:1
23% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average ratio: 1.70:1

Avg staff/day 99
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 70,487
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 42
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 62
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 103
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

3.4%

2,371 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 32 Licensed Practical Nurse: 29 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant 103 0 103 34,321 91 100% 7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse 33 29 62 12,219 91 100% 8.4
RN Director of Nursing 9 0 9 3,775 91 100% 8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff 20 0 20 3,615 91 100% 6.4
Registered Nurse 10 32 42 3,306 91 100% 7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist 5 0 5 1,930 64 70% 8
Speech Language Pathologist 7 0 7 1,670 85 93% 7.2
Mental Health Service Worker 4 0 4 1,643 65 71% 8.3
Physical Therapy Assistant 6 0 6 1,531 87 96% 8.1
Dietitian 3 0 3 1,463 67 74% 7.9
Physical Therapy Aide 4 0 4 1,354 79 87% 7.1
Nurse Practitioner 2 0 2 952 64 70% 8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 2 0 2 854 79 87% 8.7
Occupational Therapy Aide 2 0 2 789 64 70% 7.8
Administrator 1 0 1 512 64 70% 8
Qualified Social Worker 2 0 2 430 61 67% 6.4
Medical Director 0 1 1 69 17 19% 4.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 54 9 10% 6
103 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
62 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 100%
20 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
42 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 93%
4 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 96%
3 Dietitian
% of Days 74%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 87%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 87%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 19%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
132 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
31 residents (23.5%)
Medicaid
58 residents (43.9%)
Private pay or other
43 residents (32.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 9.7
5% 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. 21.2
6% worse 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 12.3%
34% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 24.0%
24% worse 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 27.3%
23% worse 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 4.0%
10% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.0%
35% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.5%
116% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.2%
80% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.2%
10% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
8% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.6%
25% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
22% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
24% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $11K
85% lower than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: $72K

Number of fines 1
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $11K
Massachusetts average $72K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 21, 2023
$11K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Home Care Program

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).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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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