Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Knollwood Nursing Center
87 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606 · 5088536910 · 82 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 4.27 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.69. Weekend total: 3.87.
All-time on record: 14 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-15 | 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 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-15 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-15 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2024-08-27 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-08-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-08-27 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-08-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-08-27 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-08-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-08-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-08-27 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2023-05-09 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-06 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTEL, PATRICIA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2016 |
| BOWLER, PAUL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2016 |
| DUDLEY, ELAINE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2011 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225016. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.