Worcester County · Massachusetts

Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings in Worcester County

Nursing homes here with a below-average (1–2 star) staffing rating — a key part of day-to-day care. This page lists 16 matching facilities — about 32% of the 50 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.

16 shown50 in Worcester CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

This page lists 16 matching facilities, about 32% of the 50 CMS-tracked facilities in Worcester County. Across the county, 6 hold a 1-star overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon; the county's average CMS overall rating is 3.26, excluding facilities CMS has not rated.
Facilities shown
16
about 32% of the county
Facilities in county
50
1-star overall (CMS)
6
CMS abuse icon shown
0
Federal penalty records
$1,150,514
Payment denial records
1
Higher-severity citations
59

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Worcester County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Worcester County facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star14 · 28%
4 star11 · 22%
3 star5 · 10%
2 star14 · 28%
1 star6 · 12%
50 rated

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page by city

The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.

Fitchburg
2
Leominster
2
Gardner
2
Webster
1
Milford
1
Millbury
1
Southbridge
1
Athol
1
Worcester
1
Westborough
1
Northbridge
1
Shrewsbury
1
Other 1 cities
1
16 matching facilities across 13 cities in Worcester County.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page

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Search, filter, and sort the 16 facilities on this page. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
16 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
CCN 225227
Fitchburg, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$43,719
Lanessa Extended Care
CCN 225395
Webster, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$119,962
OC Milford Gardens LLC
CCN 225562
Milford, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$148,051
Keystone Center
CCN 225355
Leominster, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$33,476
Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
CCN 225293
Southbridge, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Care One at Millbury
CCN 225720
Millbury, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$101,835
Quabbin Valley Healthcare
CCN 225296
Athol, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$62,250
Fitchburg Healthcare
CCN 225216
Fitchburg, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
CCN 225390
Worcester, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
CCN 225196
Gardner, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Wachusett Manor
CCN 225533
Gardner, MACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Westborough Healthcare
CCN 225242
Westborough, MACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$8,648
Life Care Center of Leominster
CCN 225038
Leominster, MACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Adviniacare at Northbridge
CCN 225248
Northbridge, MACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate
CCN 225491
Shrewsbury, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$7,901
River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr
CCN 225210
Lancaster, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$8,964

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Worcester County, Massachusetts?

This dataset includes 50 CMS-certified nursing homes in Worcester County, Massachusetts, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 6 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What does this page show?

This page lists Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings — 16 matching facilities in Worcester County, Massachusetts, drawn from the CMS records included in this dataset. Each listing links to a detail page with the facility's CMS overall rating and related public records.

How can I compare nursing homes in Worcester County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Worcester County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for this county and may lag conditions on the ground. Use "open all in provider search" to filter every facility in this county, and confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
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