Nursing homes › Massachusetts › St Mary Health Care Center
39 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 01610 · 5087534791 · 172 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Covenant Health, a group operating 11 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $378,757 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.54 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.39. Weekend total: 3.37. Nursing staff turnover: 31%.
All-time on record: 27 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | 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 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2025-10-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-11-25 |
| 2025-10-29 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-25 |
| 2025-06-23 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2023-10-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2023-11-30 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-29 | Fine | $8,788 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOYLE, MELISSA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2011 |
| DOTY, RONALD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/12/2020 |
| FREIJE, RICHARD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2007 |
| LAVALLEE, EILEEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/26/2019 |
| MARONEY, JAMES | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2020 |
| CASTILLO, NICOLE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/18/2018 |
| DOTY, RONALD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/12/2020 |
| GARCIA, HOLLY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/21/2019 |
| MCCARTHY, JENNIFER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/18/2019 |
| FORNEY, STEPHEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2019 |
| GRUBBS, STEPHEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/24/2018 |
| WAITE, DOUGLAS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| COVENANT HEALTH | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/1998 |
| BECKER, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/09/2016 |
| CASTILLO, NICOLE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/18/2018 |
| DOTY, RONALD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/12/2020 |
| FORNEY, STEPHEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2019 |
| GRUBBS, STEPHEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/24/2018 |
| LUCKE, KELLY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/19/2022 |
| MANGO, ALAINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2020 |
| MCCARTHY, JENNIFER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/18/2019 |
| OKOLI, CHIDIMMA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2019 |
| WAITE, DOUGLAS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/12/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225305. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.