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Hermitage Healthcare (the)
383 Mill Street, Worcester, MA 01602 (opens Google Maps) · Worcester County · (508) 791-8131· 101 certified beds · avg 89 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE (14 facilities, chain avg rating 1.7★)
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Aug 20, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.43
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 33 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents. F-0835
The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies. F-0838
The facility did not treat residents with respect and dignity, or did not let them keep and use their own personal belongings. F-0557
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents. · F-0835 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies. · F-0838 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with respect and dignity, or did not let them keep and use their own personal belongings. · F-0557 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0677 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not help a resident get vision and hearing services — such as eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, or hearing aids. · F-0685 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure its nurses and nurse aides had the skills and training needed to properly care for every resident. · F-0726 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not educate its staff on residents' rights and the facility's responsibilities toward residents. Staff can only respect rights they've been taught about. · F-0942 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). · F-0628 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide care that took into account residents' past trauma or their cultural backgrounds. Care is supposed to be sensitive to what residents have lived through and where they come from. · F-0699 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the right treatment and services for residents with dementia or signs of dementia. Dementia care requires specific approaches, training, and patience. · F-0744 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility's quality committee — the internal group responsible for finding and fixing care problems — did not have the required members or did not meet at least every three months. · F-0868 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0880 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. · F-0881 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not designate a qualified infection preventionist — a trained person responsible for running the infection prevention and control program. · F-0882 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not report COVID-19 data to residents and their families as required. Facilities must keep residents and families informed about COVID-19 cases. · F-0885 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not perform required COVID-19 testing on residents and staff. · F-0886 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle. · F-0679 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status. · F-0887 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. · F-0756 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide timely, quality laboratory tests to meet residents' needs. · F-0770 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0812 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 12).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 17
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 12
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 12 | 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityMassachusetts averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.43
Massachusetts average: 3.89
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.49
Massachusetts average: 0.65
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.09
Massachusetts average: 3.51
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.43 | 3.89 | 3.95 | bottom 28% in Massachusetts; bottom 33% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.49 | 0.65 | 0.69 | bottom 29% in Massachusetts; bottom 36% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.09 | 3.51 | 3.50 | bottom 29% in Massachusetts; bottom 36% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.23 | 0.46 | 0.48 | bottom 13% in Massachusetts; bottom 17% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 21.0 | 38.2 | 45.8 | top 6% in Massachusetts; top 3% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 16.7 | 42.6 | 42.9 | top 7% in Massachusetts; top 9% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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 3.74, RN 0.53, weekend 3.37.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.74 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell'anno, Damian | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Next Step Healthcare LLC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Dell'anno, Damian | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Ksheersagar, Pankaj | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2025 |
| Ksheersagar, Pankaj | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2025 |
| Next Step Healthcare LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Next Step Healthcare LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/29/2025 |
| Stephan, William | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/10/2025 |
| Ward, Kimberly | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2022 |
| Ward, Kimberly | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2022 |
All 10 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Next Step Healthcare — 14 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Lee Healthcare — Lee, MA · overall 1/5
- Melrose Healthcare — Melrose, MA · overall 1/5SFF
- Norwood Healthcare — Norwood, MA · overall 1/5SFF
- Oakhill Healthcare — Middleboro, MA · overall 2/5
- Plymouth Harborside Healthcare — Plymouth, MA · overall 1/5abuseSFF
- Wedgemere Healthcare — Taunton, MA · overall 1/5
- West Newton Healthcare — West Newton, MA · overall 1/5
- Westborough Healthcare — Westborough, MA · overall 2/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 13 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
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 were the findings behind this administration citation, and what has leadership changed since?"
- "How do you decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
- "How do you train staff to treat residents with dignity, and how do you protect residents' personal belongings?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "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 arrange eye and hearing care for residents, including appointments and equipment like glasses or hearing aids?"
- "How do you verify that your nurses and aides have the skills to care for residents with needs like my family member's?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Massachusetts midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 21% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 45 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | 1.4 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| St Mary Health Care Center | 1.9 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| West Side House LTC Facility | 2.1 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Jewish Healthcare Center | 2.4 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | 2.6 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | 3.2 mi | Worcester, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Vantage at Worcester LLC | 3.4 mi | Worcester, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | 3.5 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Blaire House of Worcester | 3.5 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center | 3.6 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts | 3.7 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Christopher House of Worcester | 3.8 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Worcester, MA — 50 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Highlands, the — Fitchburg, MA · overall 3/5
- Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center — Holden, MA · overall 4/5
- Knollwood Nursing Center — Worcester, MA · overall 4/5
- Lanessa Extended Care — Webster, MA · overall 1/5
- Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Leominster, MA · overall 1/5
- Life Care Center of Auburn — Auburn, MA · overall 3/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 225009.