St Mary Health Care Center
39 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 01610 · (508) 753-4791
Non profit - Corporation · 172 certified beds
St Mary Health Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 7 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,788 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 14, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.April 14, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.April 14, 2026 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 14, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 14, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 14, 2026 · F0761 · 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 14, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.April 14, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.October 29, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 29, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.June 23, 2025 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,788October 29, 2025
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 | 3.54 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.21 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.6% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 172 |
| Average residents per day | 118.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center Worcester · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center Worcester · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- West Side House LTC Facility Worcester · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Jewish Healthcare Center Worcester · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Knollwood Nursing Center Worcester · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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