The Jewish Healthcare Center

Nursing Home
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 Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Massachusetts average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Massachusetts average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Massachusetts average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
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.
4h 28m per day

This home provides 14% more nursing time per resident than the state 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 home
Other
Home revenue
$24.0M
Operating deficit
-$825.4K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
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
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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

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

276
Total Staff
213
Employees
63
Contractors
70,487
Total Hours (Quarter)
99
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 42 7.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 62 8.4 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant 103 7.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
216 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
22 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
23 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.4%
of total hours from contractors
2,371 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 29 Registered Nurse: 32 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
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

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations 23
Citations per inspection
4.6

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 Oct 09, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 09, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 21, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 21, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
132 Total Residents
Medicare 31 (23.5%)
Medicaid 58 (43.9%)
Private Pay/Other 43 (32.6%)
Specialized Care Beds
40 Total Specialty Beds
28.4% of Bed Capacity
40
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
28.4%
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. 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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