RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 16 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Worcester, MA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Worcester, MA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

16Nursing Homes in Worcester
3.2/5
+0.2 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Worcester Avg Rating
$52K$22K vs state avgState avg: $74KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeWorcester, MA

Lutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
150 BedsInspected Feb 2023

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

26 Harvard StreetWorcester, MA 01609

(508) 754-8877

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeWorcester, MA

West Side House Ltc Facility

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
91 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

35 Fruit StreetWorcester, MA 01609

(508) 752-6763

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeWorcester, MA

Knollwood Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
82 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0

87 Briarwood CircleWorcester, MA 01606

(508) 853-6910

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City report

Care landscape in Worcester

How Worcester compares with the rest of Massachusetts on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+13.9%

    About 28% lower than the state average of 19.2%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover34.7%

    About 12% lower than the state average of 39.5%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability17.9%

    About 27% higher than the state average of 14.1%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Worcester, MA?

This page evaluates 16 eligible nursing homes in Worcester, MA and shows the top 16.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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