Nursing Homes in ZIP 01609 (Worcester, MA)
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 01609, Worcester, MA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 4.7 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
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Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 01609
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 01609, Worcester, MA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 01609
Data profile for ZIP 01609
CMS data lets us profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 01609: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 non-profit, 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at LUTHERAN REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 4.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 382 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 2.91 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 53.3%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $10,517 in fines.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.7 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | LUTHERAN REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 non-profit, 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 382 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $10,517 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 2.91 |
| Avg RN turnover | 53.3% |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Healthcare Center | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 141 | 132.4% | 62.5% | 1 |
| LUTHERAN REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 150 | 99.8% | 27.3% | 0 |
| West Side House LTC Facility | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 91 | 50.9% | 70.0% | 0 |
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This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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