Jewish Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · Worcester, MA

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number225173

Contact & location

629 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Worcester County
Phone
(508) 798-8653
ZIP code
01609 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
141
Residents per day
132.4 (94% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Jewish Healthcare Center INC
Medicare certified since
November 19, 1968
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
0.03 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.02 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.00 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
0.00 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
0.02 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
71.0 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
62.5 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 21, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
17 health · 9 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-07 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-07 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-01-21 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-21 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-21 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-21 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-21 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-27
2024-10-09 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-18
2024-10-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-18
2023-07-21 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-08-18
2023-07-21 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-18
2023-07-21 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-18
2023-07-21 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-18
2023-07-21 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-18
2023-07-21 Ensure 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-18
2023-07-21 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-06
2023-07-21 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-18

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Librandi, Vincent (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lorusso, Anthony (individual)Administrator · 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
Kashuk, Gerald (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Krintzman, Steven (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Librandi, Vincent (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lorstein, Blanche (individual)Corporate Director · 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
Yoffie, Alan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Herman, Peter (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Yaffe, Alan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Librandi, Vincent (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lorusso, Anthony (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Jewish Healthcare Center?

Jewish Healthcare Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.

How many beds does Jewish Healthcare Center have?

It has 141 certified beds and cares for about 132 residents per day.

Has Jewish Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Jewish Healthcare Center?

(508) 798-8653. The facility is located at 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.