Nursing homeActive
Jewish Healthcare Center
629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 016095087988653141 certified beds · 132 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
17
● 0● 16● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-04-07
Complaint
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 1
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-21 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-09 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-07-21 | Standard | 071 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-26Record 225173-20260407-F658
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-26Record 225173-20260407-F842
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-27Record 225173-20260121-F657
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-27Record 225173-20260121-F695
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-27Record 225173-20260121-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-27Record 225173-20260121-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-27Record 225173-20260121-F812
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-18Record 225173-20241009-F645
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-18Record 225173-20241009-F880
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 225173-20230721-F697
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 225173-20230721-F550
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 225173-20230721-F644
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 225173-20230721-F655
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 225173-20230721-F690
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 225173-20230721-F693
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-06Record 225173-20230721-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-18Record 225173-20230721-F812
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.02
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day0.03
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours0.02
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover71%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover63%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.9% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 13.6% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 11.6% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.9% | 19.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librandi, Vincent Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lorusso, Anthony Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aframe, Jay Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chandler, Harriette Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cohen, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cuker, Jonah Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feingold, Alan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fins, Deborah Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Glick, Edward Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Greenberg, Joel Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gregerman, Minna Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herman, Peter Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kashuk, Gerald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Krintzman, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Librandi, Vincent Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Librandi, Vincent Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lorstein, Blanche Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lorusso, Anthony Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Markowitz, Judy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostrow, Philip Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Palley, Warren Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patrick, Neil Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pelletz, Melvin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salitsky, Barbara Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Seder, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shear, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sher, Philip Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shwachman, Matt Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Starr, Dorothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Traiger, Laura Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wahle, Bruce Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wice, Marissa Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yaffe, Alan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yoffie, Alan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Massachusetts.
No county cost figures on file for Worcester.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Healthcare (The) Worcester | 2.4 mi | 2025-08-20 | 2140 |
| West Side House LTC Facility Worcester | 2.3 mi | 2026-03-30 | 1120 |
| Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center Worcester | 2.0 mi | 2026-01-06 | 030 |
| Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts Worcester | 2.1 mi | 2026-03-26 | 2273 |
| Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center Worcester | 2.4 mi | 2025-12-22 | 000 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |