Christopher House Of Worcester

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

• Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

• Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2025.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2023.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for E0041 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2024.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

69 of 341 Massachusetts homes (20%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0656. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2024.

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CMS fine of $8,512 on March 28, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2023.

• Citation F0909. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2023.

• Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2023.

• Citation F0886. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2023.

• Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2023.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2023.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2023.

• Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.

• Citation E0041. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.

• Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.

• Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.

• Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.

• Citation K0531. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.

• Citation K0914. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.

• Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2023.

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