Alliance Health at Baldwinville
51 Hospital Road, Baldwinville, MA 01436 · Worcester County · 94 certified beds · avg 85 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1990
Part of chain: ALLIANCE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (8 facilities, chain avg rating 3.8★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (10)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Jan 5, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. |
| Jan 5, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Jan 5, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Jan 5, 2026 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. |
| Jan 5, 2026 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. |
| Oct 16, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Sep 19, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| Sep 19, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Sep 19, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 6).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.16 | 3.89 | 3.95 | top 27% in Massachusetts; top 34% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.88 | 0.65 | 0.69 | top 14% in Massachusetts; top 22% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.61 | 3.51 | 3.50 | top 33% in Massachusetts; top 37% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.63 | 0.46 | 0.48 | top 16% in Massachusetts; top 21% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 42.7 | 38.2 | 45.8 | bottom 32% in Massachusetts; top 44% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 37.5 | 42.6 | 42.9 | top 41% in Massachusetts; top 42% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.75, RN 0.79, weekend 3.26. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Who owns this facility
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Health INC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 07/15/2013 |
| Alliance Health Management Services LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2013 |
| Alliance Health Management Services LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| Brunetti, Tammy | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2019 |
| Calkins, Andrew | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2017 |
| Corridan, Linda | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2008 |
| Gillissen, Christopher | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2025 |
| Gillissen, Christopher | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| Grady, Francis | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2013 |
| Grady, Francis | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2016 |
| Gray, Alfred | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2019 |
| Havlin, David | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2013 |
| Havlin, David | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| Janisko, Jerome | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2013 |
| Jennings, Michael | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/25/2024 |
| Jones, Erik | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2018 |
| Kemp, Paul | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2016 |
| Lavallee, Thomas | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2016 |
| Lument Real Estate Capital LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Mortgage Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| Mourtzinos, Arthur | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/2014 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
- "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
- "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 5.1 mi | Gardner, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
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| Highlands, the | 12.9 mi | Fitchburg, MA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Fitchburg Healthcare | 13.7 mi | Fitchburg, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 13.7 mi | Jaffrey, NH | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 14.2 mi | Fitchburg, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Life Care Center of Leominster | 15.4 mi | Leominster, MA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 16.6 mi | Leominster, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 225388.