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BLAIRE HOUSE OF WORCESTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (WORCESTER, Massachusetts)

116 HOUGHTON STREET, WORCESTER, Massachusetts 01604

Phone: 5087915543

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
75
Avg Residents/Day
68.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Worcester
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMassachusetts AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.290.66-0.37
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.783.94-0.16
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover38.2%37.6%-

Health Citation History

17 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-21Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2023-03-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-08Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-29Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Smoke DeficienciesProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-08Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-08Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-08Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$13,095
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-01-03Fine$13,095-

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