Blaire House of Worcester — nursing home in Worcester, MA

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 75 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 68.7 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 225443
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Jul 1, 1990
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Houghton Corporation
CMS chain: Elder Services 6 facilities
Phone: (508) 791-5543
Resident & family council: None
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

8

latest Aug 29, 2025

Citations

24

17 health · 7 fire

Harm or worse

1

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D10	E4	F8
Minimal	A·	B1	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

1

$13,095

Payment denials

0

Latest

Jan 3, 2024

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 225443
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 75
First approved: Jul 1, 1990
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for Massachusetts.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Aug 29, 2025	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Aug 29, 2025	Health	Health Standard	7	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 21, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 27, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 27, 2024	Health	Health Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 3, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Actual harm	—	Open →
Mar 8, 2023	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 8, 2023	Health	Health Standard	5	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

Date	Type	Amount	Payment denial	Record
Jan 3, 2024	Civil money penalty (fine)	$13,095	—	225443\|Fine\|3690

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D10	E4	F8
Minimal	A·	B1	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Aug 29, 2025	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 10, 2025
Aug 29, 2025	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 10, 2025
Aug 29, 2025	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 10, 2025
Aug 29, 2025	F-0658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 10, 2025
Aug 29, 2025	F-0726	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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 10, 2025
Aug 29, 2025	F-0730	Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 10, 2025
Aug 29, 2025	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 10, 2025
Aug 29, 2025	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 10, 2025
Aug 29, 2025	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 10, 2025
Oct 21, 2024	F-0604	Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Past non-compliance Oct 2, 2024	Complaint
Jun 27, 2024	K-0347	Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jul 24, 2024
Jun 27, 2024	F-0607	Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 30, 2024
Jun 27, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 30, 2024
Jun 27, 2024	F-0883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 30, 2024
Jan 3, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	G · Actual harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 5, 2024	Complaint
Mar 8, 2023	K-0161	Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 11, 2023
Mar 8, 2023	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 11, 2023
Mar 8, 2023	K-0341	Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 14, 2023
Mar 8, 2023	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 14, 2023
Mar 8, 2023	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 29, 2023
Mar 8, 2023	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 29, 2023
Mar 8, 2023	F-0692	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 29, 2023
Mar 8, 2023	F-0883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 29, 2023
Mar 8, 2023	F-0640	Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Mar 29, 2023

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.1

Health inspectionsstate 3

Staffingstate 3.1

Quality measuresstate 3.3

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QMNot rated

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing3.78

State avg 3.94US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.29

State avg 0.66US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse0.90

State avg 0.97US avg 0.86

Nurse aide2.59

State avg 2.31US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse3.55

State avg 3.52US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 4.18 (case-mix index 1.26).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover38.2%

State avg 37.6%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover75.0%

State avg 42.7%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who leftNot reported

State avg 0US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Aug 29, 2025
Cycle 1 health score: 44
Total weighted score: 45

Operating entity

Houghton Corporation

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Elder Services

6 facilities in 1 states. CMS chain ID 195.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 2

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

27

Organizations

4

Individuals

21

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Essex Group Incorporated	Organization	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jul 10, 1974
Philip Doyle	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jul 10, 1974
Brandon Romano	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 16, 2008
Frank Romano	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jul 10, 1974
James Romano	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 16, 2008
Katelyn Romano	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 16, 2008
Kyle Romano	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 16, 2008

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Essex Group Incorporated	Organization	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jul 10, 1974
Philip Doyle	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jul 10, 1974
Brandon Romano	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 16, 2008
Frank Romano	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jul 10, 1974
James Romano	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 16, 2008
Katelyn Romano	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 16, 2008
Kyle Romano	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 16, 2008
Essex Group Management Corp	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 1, 1995
Faith Bandama	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 28, 1991
Rose Jean-Baptiste	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 3, 2023
Scott Picone	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 26, 2002
Frank Romano	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 10, 1974
Katelyn Romano	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 8, 2017
Rita Semaan	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 1, 2023
Frank Romano	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 10, 1974
Frank Romano	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jul 10, 1974
Katelyn Romano	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	May 8, 2017
Connectone Bank	Organization	Mortgage / security interest	5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST	not provided	Oct 10, 2023
Connectone Bank	Organization	Mortgage / security interest	5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST	not provided	Oct 10, 2023
Essex Group Management Corp	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 16, 2025
Essex Group Staffing Company	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 31, 2007
Faith Bandama	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 28, 1991
Rose Jean-Baptiste	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 3, 2023
Scott Picone	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 26, 2002
Frank Romano	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 10, 1974
Katelyn Romano	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 8, 2017
Rita Semaan	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 1, 2023

Same chain in Massachusetts

All 5 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth 567 Dartmouth Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748 CCN 225233	118	Apr 21, 2026	564 harm	$31k
Blaire House of Milford 20 Claflin Street, Milford, MA 01757 CCN 225260	73	Jul 29, 2026	603 harm	$39k
Brandon Woods of New Bedford 397 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 CCN 225264SFF Candidate	135	Jul 7, 2026	993 IJ6 harm	$529k
West Side House Ltc Facility 35 Fruit Street, Worcester, MA 01609 CCN 225500	91	Mar 30, 2026	43	—
Blaire House of Tewksbury 10 Erlin Terrace, Tewksbury, MA 01876 CCN 225548SFF Candidate	131	Apr 30, 2026	982 harm	$72k

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
ZIP: 01604
County: Worcester County FIPS 25027
State: Massachusetts
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Vantage at Worcester LLC 59 Acton Street, Worcester, MA 01604 CCN 225219	0.2 km	173	May 21, 2026	484 IJ2 harm	$123k
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 119 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604 CCN 225199	0.6 km	160	Oct 21, 2025	74	$60k
St Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 101 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01604 CCN 225438	0.9 km	137	Nov 24, 2025	271 harm	$11k
St Mary Health Care Center 39 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 01610 CCN 225305	2.6 km	172	Apr 14, 2026	441 harm	$8,788
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center 26 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609 CCN 225379	2.9 km	150	Dec 22, 2025	No citations in window	—
Christopher House of Worcester 10 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester, MA 01605 CCN 225385	2.9 km	156	Aug 29, 2025	342 harm	$8,512
West Side House Ltc Facility 35 Fruit Street, Worcester, MA 01609 CCN 225500	2.9 km	91	Mar 30, 2026	43	—
Care One at Millbury 312 Millbury Avenue, Millbury, MA 01527 CCN 225720	3.4 km	154	May 14, 2026	585 harm	$95k

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	225443	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	225443	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 225443

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