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Facility profile · CCN 225199

Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

55 federal citations on record , and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $81,776.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
55
Total citations
42
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$81,776
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Resident Rights15 Quality of Care15 Medication & Pharmacy6 Care Planning5 Environment & Safety4

Most common F-tags at this facility

F5844 F5803 F5582 F6882 F6942

Citation history

55 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Oct 21, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
May 20, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
May 20, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
May 20, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
May 20, 2025F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard
May 20, 2025F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
May 20, 2025F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
May 20, 2025F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
May 20, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
May 20, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard
Oct 2, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.DComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.FComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.FComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F687Provide appropriate foot care.DComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EComplaint
Oct 2, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.FComplaint
May 15, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
May 15, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
May 15, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 19, 2024F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Mar 19, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EStandard
Jan 9, 2024F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DComplaint
Jan 9, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EComplaint
Sep 27, 2023F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Sep 27, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Sep 27, 2023F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EComplaint
Jul 17, 2023F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DComplaint
Jul 17, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Apr 4, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Sep 22, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Sep 22, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Sep 22, 2022F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Sep 22, 2022F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.EStandard
Sep 22, 2022F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard
Sep 22, 2022F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
Sep 22, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Sep 22, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Sep 22, 2022F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.CStandard
Sep 22, 2022F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.CStandard
Sep 22, 2022F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
Sep 22, 2022F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $81,776 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 2, 2024Fine$59,511—
Sep 27, 2023Fine$11,881—
Jul 17, 2023Fine$10,384—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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