Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation
447 Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 · (508) 234-7306
For profit - Individual · 123 certified beds
Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 11 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 29, 2025 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.April 29, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 29, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 29, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 29, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 29, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.April 29, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.April 29, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 29, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 29, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.April 29, 2025 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 29, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.22 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.38 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.7% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 123 |
| Average residents per day | 115.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Quabbin Valley Healthcare Athol · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Auburn Auburn · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Alliance Health at Baldwinville Baldwinville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Overlook Masonic Health Center Charlton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Highlands Fitchburg · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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