Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Christopher House of Worcester
10 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester, MA 01605 · 5087543800 · 156 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 4.10 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.66. Weekend total: 3.63. Nursing staff turnover: 30%.
All-time on record: 22 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-08-29 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2024-06-14 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-14 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-03-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2023-02-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-04-03 |
| 2023-02-17 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2023-04-03 |
| 2023-02-17 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-03 |
| 2023-02-17 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-03 |
| 2023-02-17 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-03 |
| 2023-02-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-03 |
| 2023-02-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-03 |
| 2023-02-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-03 |
| 2023-02-17 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-03 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-28 | Fine | $8,512 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUCCHIARA, MICHAEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/17/2017 |
| LENZO, DANIEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/26/1991 |
| MADELL, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/18/2010 |
| WALSH, GREGORY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/26/1991 |
| LENZO, DANIEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/26/1991 |
| WALSH, GREGORY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/26/1991 |
| THE GRANTHAM GROUP, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/1999 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225385. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.