Blaire House of Worcester

Nursing Home · Worcester, MA

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number225443

Contact & location

116 Houghton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
Worcester County
Phone
(508) 791-5543
ZIP code
01604 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
75
Residents per day
69.9 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Houghton Corporation
Chain
Elder Services (6 facilities, avg 2.2★)
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1990
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.94 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.38 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.90 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.67 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.53 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
38.6 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
60.0 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 29, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
17 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-29 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-29 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-29 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-29 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-29 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 2025-10-10
2025-08-29 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2024-10-21 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-02
2024-06-27 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-30
2024-06-27 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-30
2024-06-27 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-30
2024-01-03 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-02-05
2023-03-08 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-29
2023-03-08 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-29
2023-03-08 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-29
2023-03-08 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-29
2023-03-08 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-29

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $13,095 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-01-03Fine$13,095

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Connectone Bank (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Connectone Bank (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Bandama, Faith (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Essex Group Management Corp (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Essex Group Staffing Company (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Jean-Baptiste, Rose (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Picone, Scott (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Frank (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Katelyn (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Semaan, Rita (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Frank (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Frank (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Katelyn (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Essex Group Incorporated (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Doyle, Philip (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Brandon (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Frank (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, James (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Katelyn (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Kyle (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
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

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Blaire House of Worcester?

Blaire House of Worcester has a 3-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 Blaire House of Worcester have?

It has 75 certified beds and cares for about 70 residents per day.

Has Blaire House of Worcester been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $13,095 in the last three years.

Who owns Blaire House of Worcester?

It is part of Elder Services and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Blaire House of Worcester?

(508) 791-5543. The facility is located at 116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 01604.

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