BLAIRE HOUSE OF WORCESTER – WORCESTER, MA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Blaire House Of Worcester

116 HOUGHTON STREET, Worcester, MA 1604
(508) 791-5543
75 beds
All Worcester facilities
3.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
75.48
Score /100
#5696
National Rank

#5696
of 14703 facilities
National
61.3% position
#133
of 341 in MA
State Rank
#20
of 50 in Worcester
County Rank
#8
of 16 in Worcester
City Rank
#2
of 4 in ZIP 1604
ZIP Rank






About Blaire House Of WorcesterBlaire House Of Worcester is located at 116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA, reachable at (508) 791-5543. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 75.0 certified beds and serves an average of 67 residents per day. It is part of the Elder Services network (6 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1990-07-01. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

Blaire House Of Worcester

Address

116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 1604

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 75 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: ELDER SERVICES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
75.48
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5696 of 14703 nationally – #133 of 341 in Massachusetts

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Blaire House Of Worcester offers a mid-range care option in Worcester, MA. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

3 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightBlaire House Of Worcester currently provides 3 hours 42 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 22 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 50.0% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 42 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 27 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours53 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours22 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 24 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours11 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $13,095. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $13095.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 45.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,696
of 14,703
National
Top 39%
#133
of 341
MA State
Top 39% in MA
#20
of 50
️ Worcester County
#20 of 50
#8
of 16
️ Worcester
#8 of 16
#2
of 4
ZIP 1604
#2 of 4

Nationally, Blaire House Of Worcester ranks 5696th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.5/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 133rd out of 341 nursing homes. In Worcester, it ranks 8th out of 16 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,237 nationally and RN hours rank #11,630 nationally (#304 in MA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MA State Rank Note
2022 2.89 #12,398 / 14,703 #317 / 341 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 3.37 #8,970 / 14,703 #232 / 341 Below average
2024 3.45 #8,668 / 14,703 #226 / 341 Below average
2025 3.66 #7,332 / 14,703 #180 / 341 Above average
2026 3.70 #7,237 / 14,703 #178 / 341 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MA State Rank Note
2022 0.28 #12,705 / 14,703 #321 / 341 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.34 #11,495 / 14,703 #311 / 341 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.51 #8,001 / 14,703 #218 / 341 Below average
2025 0.38 #11,181 / 14,703 #298 / 341 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.36 #11,630 / 14,703 #304 / 341 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Blaire House Of Worcester is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1990-07-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (508) 791-5543 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Blaire House Of Worcester holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 75.5/100, placing it #5696 of 14703 facilities nationally and #133 of 341 in Massachusetts. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Blaire House Of Worcester receives a reported average of 3 hours 42 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 22 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 53 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 27 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 24 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 50.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $13,095. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $13,095, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 45.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Blaire House Of Worcester ranks 5696th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.5/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 133rd out of 341 nursing homes. In Worcester, it ranks 8th out of 16 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,237 nationally and RN hours rank #11,630 nationally (#304 in MA). Our composite quality score of 75.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Worcester, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/massachusetts/worcester/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

116 HOUGHTON STREET, Worcester, MA 1604
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

HOUGHTON CORPORATION

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 75
Average Residents / Day 67 (90% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Worcester County, MA
City Worcester, MA
ZIP Code 1604
Approved Since July 1, 1990
Resident Council nan
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 225443
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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