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Jewish Healthcare Center
629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 (opens Google Maps) · Worcester County · (508) 798-8653· 141 certified beds · avg 132 residents/day · certified since Nov 19, 1968 · 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 →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jan 21, 2026
1
Serious findings on record
most recent Jul 21, 2023
$0
Fines, last 3 years
0.03
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: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · 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.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Jul 21, 2023 · F-0697
The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it.
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Jul 21, 2023 · F-0697
The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it.
Why it matters: Untreated pain causes needless suffering and can lead to depression, poor sleep, and declining health.
Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Aug 18, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 17 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint F-0658
The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint F-0842
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
View all 17 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | 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. · from a complaint · F-0658 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 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 21, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 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 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 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 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. · F-0645 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · F-0697 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0644 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0690 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jul 21, 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 (2 → 5).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 1
2024
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 7
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 | 8 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 7 | 0 | D |
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: 0.03
Massachusetts average: 3.89
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.02
Massachusetts average: 0.65
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 0.02
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) | 0.03 | 3.89 | 3.95 | bottom 1% in Massachusetts; bottom 1% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.02 | 0.65 | 0.69 | bottom 1% in Massachusetts; bottom 1% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 0.02 | 3.51 | 3.50 | bottom 1% in Massachusetts; bottom 1% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.02 | 0.46 | 0.48 | bottom 1% in Massachusetts; bottom 1% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 71.0 | 38.2 | 45.8 | bottom 2% in Massachusetts; bottom 5% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 62.5 | 42.6 | 42.9 | bottom 17% in Massachusetts; bottom 19% 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 0.03, RN 0.02, weekend 0.02.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (0.03 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 1/5.
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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
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 →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aframe, Jay | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2012 |
| Chandler, Harriette | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2012 |
| Cohen, Lisa | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2018 |
| Cuker, Jonah | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2024 |
| Feingold, Alan | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2018 |
| Fins, Deborah | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2024 |
| Glick, Edward | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2012 |
| Greenberg, Joel | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2018 |
| Gregerman, Minna | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2018 |
| Herman, Peter | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2012 |
| Kashuk, Gerald | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2024 |
| Krintzman, Steven | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2012 |
| Librandi, Vincent | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/06/2023 |
| Librandi, Vincent | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/06/2023 |
| Librandi, Vincent | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| Lorstein, Blanche | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2012 |
| Lorusso, Anthony | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| Lorusso, Anthony | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| Markowitz, Judy | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2024 |
| Ostrow, Philip | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2012 |
Showing 20 of 34 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 14 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
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 71% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 34 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 47 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center | 2.0 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts | 2.1 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| West Side House LTC Facility | 2.3 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Hermitage Healthcare (the) | 2.4 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | 2.4 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| St Mary Health Care Center | 2.8 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Christopher House of Worcester | 3.3 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Regalcare at Worcester | 3.5 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Knollwood Nursing Center | 3.6 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | 3.6 mi | Holden, MA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | 3.8 mi | Worcester, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | 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.
- 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
- Life Care Center of Leominster — Leominster, MA · overall 4/5
- Lydia Taft House — Uxbridge, MA · overall 5/5
- Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) — Rochdale, MA · overall 4/5
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 225173.
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