Nursing homeActive
Blaire House Of Worcester
116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 01604508791554375 certified beds · 70 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
17
● 1● 15● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$13,095
1 fine
Last survey
2025-08-29
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-21 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-27 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-03 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-08 | Standard | 140 | 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.
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-10Record 225443-20250829-F656
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 2025-10-10Record 225443-20250829-F658
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-10Record 225443-20250829-F726
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-10Record 225443-20250829-F730
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 2025-10-10Record 225443-20250829-F761
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 2025-10-10Record 225443-20250829-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-10Record 225443-20250829-F880
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-02Record 225443-20241021-F604
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-30Record 225443-20240627-F607
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-30Record 225443-20240627-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-30Record 225443-20240627-F883
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 225443-20240103-F689
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-29Record 225443-20230308-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-29Record 225443-20230308-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-29Record 225443-20230308-F692
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-29Record 225443-20230308-F883
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-29Record 225443-20230308-F640
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-03 | Civil money penalty | $13,095 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.38
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.94
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.53
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover39%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover60%
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 | 3.0% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 52.4% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 7.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 33.7% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 10.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 13.0% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandama, Faith Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Essex Group Management Corp Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jean-Baptiste, Rose Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Picone, Scott Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Frank Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Katelyn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Semaan, Rita Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bandama, Faith Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Connectone Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Connectone Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Doyle, Philip Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Essex Group Incorporated Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Essex Group Management Corp Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Essex Group Staffing Company Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jean-Baptiste, Rose Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Picone, Scott Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Brandon Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Frank Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Frank Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Frank Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Frank Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, James Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Katelyn Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Katelyn Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Katelyn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Kyle Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Semaan, Rita Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Elder Services — 6 facilities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage at Worcester LLC Worcester | 0.1 mi | 2026-05-21 | 1196 |
| Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Worcester | 0.4 mi | 2025-10-21 | 0391 |
| St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Worcester | 0.6 mi | 2025-11-24 | 0114 |
| Christopher House Of Worcester Worcester | 1.8 mi | 2025-08-29 | 0112 |
| Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center Worcester | 1.8 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 |