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Nursing homes in Worcester, Massachusetts

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16Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
2,096Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
16Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
16Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Worcester

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

38 homes

The Hermitage Healthcare

383 Mill Street · Worcester, MA

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

101 certified beds2.8 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Knollwood Nursing Center

87 Briarwood Circle · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

82 certified beds3.4 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Jewish Healthcare Center

629 Salisbury Street · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

141 certified beds2.4 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

119 Providence Street · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

160 certified beds1.8 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Vantage at Worcester

59 Acton Street · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

173 certified beds1.7 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

St Mary Health Care Center

39 Queen Street · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

172 certified beds1.3 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center

26 Harvard Street · Worcester, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

150 certified beds0.2 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Christopher House of Worcester

10 Mary Scano Drive · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

156 certified beds1.0 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

1350 Main Street · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

162 certified beds3.4 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

101 Plantation Street · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

137 certified beds1.4 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts

104 Randolph Road · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

100 certified beds1.7 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Blaire House of Worcester

116 Houghton Street · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

75 certified beds1.8 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Regalcare at Worcester

25 Oriol Drive · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

160 certified beds2.2 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

West Side House LTC Facility

35 Fruit Street · Worcester, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

91 certified beds0.7 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Notre Dame Long Term Care Center

559 Plantation Street · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

123 certified beds2.2 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center

300 Barber Avenue · Worcester, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

113 certified beds1.6 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate

40 Julio Drive · Shrewsbury, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

99 certified beds5.1 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

32 Mayo Road · Holden, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

123 certified beds5.8 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Auburn

14 Masonic Circle · Auburn, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

154 certified beds7.2 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center

76 North Main Street · West Boylston, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

92 certified beds8.3 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Care One at Millbury

312 Millbury Avenue · Millbury, MA

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

154 certified beds3.9 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

The Meadows of Central Massachusetts

111 Huntoon Memorial Highway · Rochdale, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

135 certified beds7.2 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Alliance Health at Coleman

112 West Main Street · Northborough, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

45 certified beds8.2 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center - Northboro

238 West Main Street · Northborough, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

96 certified beds7.8 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Westborough Healthcare

8 Colonial Drive · Westborough, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

117 certified beds9.6 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center - Westboro

3 Lyman Street · Westborough, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

152 certified beds9.9 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit

150 Flanders Road · Westborough, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

Inside a hospital19 certified beds11.9 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Sterling Village

18 Dana Hill Road · Sterling, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

143 certified beds9.3 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Adviniacare at Northbridge

85 Beaumont Drive · Northbridge, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

154 certified beds11.1 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Overlook Masonic Health Center

88 Masonic Home Road · Charlton, MA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

181 certified beds12.9 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation

447 Hill Street · Whitinsville, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (individual)

123 certified beds12.4 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

1675 North Main Street · Lancaster, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

82 certified beds15.5 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen

121 Northboro Road · Marlborough, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

186 certified beds11.9 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

The Reservoir Center for Health & Rehabilitation

400 Bolton Street · Marlborough, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

144 certified beds14.0 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Alliance Health at Marie Esther

720 Boston Post Road · Marlborough, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

78 certified beds16.0 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Adviniacare Newton Wellesley

694 Worcester Road · Wellesley, MA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

110 certified beds25.8 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Care One at Brookline

99 Park Street · Brookline, MA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified beds34.8 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Park Avenue Health Center

146 Park Avenue · Arlington, MA

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

89 certified beds33.6 mi from Worcester centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

Understand the local picture

Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside Worcester city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Worcester3.06
Massachusetts3.04
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Worcester (16 facilities), Massachusetts (341 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Worcester3 hr 36 min
Massachusetts3 hr 52 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Worcester: average of 16 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Worcester37%
Massachusetts38%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Worcester: average of 15 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

Understand your options

Nursing home information for Worcester

This directory lists 16 nursing homes in Worcester, Massachusetts, with 2,096 certified beds between them. Their average Medicare overall rating is 3.1 stars, close to the national average of 3.0 stars: 7 homes hold four or five stars and 7 have one or two.

Among the highest-rated homes are Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center (5 stars), Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center (5 stars) and West Side House Ltc Facility (5 stars).

By ownership, 50% are for-profit and 50% non-profit. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

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How can I broaden my search?

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A little guidance goes a long way

Planning your search in Worcester

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in Worcester

How many nursing homes are in Worcester?

There are 16 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Worcester, with 2,096 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Worcester have the highest Medicare rating?

Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center (5 stars), Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center (5 stars), West Side House Ltc Facility (5 stars). See the full ranking.

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Worcester?

3.1 out of 5 across 16 rated homes, compared with 3.0 for Massachusetts as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Worcester accept Medicaid?

16 of the 16 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Massachusetts.

Are any nursing homes in Worcester on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.