CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER
CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER is a 156-bed nursing home in WORCESTER, Massachusetts. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1990-07-01. It averages 141.2 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER?
CMS lists 22 health-inspection deficiencies for CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER since 2023-02-17, 13 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2025-08-29.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | F0584, F0641, F0690, F0699, F0761, F0842, F0880 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-06-14 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E |
| 2024-06-14 | F0686, F0880 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-03-28 | F0656, F0689 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2024-03-28 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2023-02-17 | F0880, F0909 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | F |
| 2023-02-17 | F0842, F0886 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E |
| 2023-02-17 | F0655, F0656, F0686, F0689, F0700 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D |
Why was CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-28 | Fine | $8,512 |
How is CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER staffed?
| Measure | This facility | MA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.10381 | 3.86193 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 30.1 | 38.2 |
| Average number of residents per day | 141.2 | 98.5 |
Who owns CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER?
CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name CHRISTOPHER HOUSE, INC.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | HUDSON SECURITY CORPORATION | since 03/30/2012 |
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | BAUER-MAHONEY, SANDRA | since 11/02/2015 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | CUCCHIARA, MICHAEL, LENZO, DANIEL, MADELL, JAMES, WALSH, GREGORY | since 07/18/2010 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | LENZO, DANIEL, WALSH, GREGORY | since 11/26/1991 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | THE GRANTHAM GROUP, LLC | since 09/01/1999 |
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