BLAIRE HOUSE OF MILFORD – MILFORD, MA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Blaire House Of Milford

20 CLAFLIN STREET, Milford, MA 1757
(508) 473-1272
73 beds
All Milford facilities
2.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
1.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
54.44
Score /100
#13367
National Rank

#13367
of 14703 facilities
National
9.1% position
#319
of 341 in MA
State Rank
#49
of 50 in Worcester
County Rank
#3
of 3 in Milford
City Rank
#3
of 3 in ZIP 1757
ZIP Rank






About Blaire House Of MilfordBlaire House Of Milford is located at 20 Claflin Street, Milford, MA, reachable at (508) 473-1272. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 73.0 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 1979-07-18. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Blaire House Of Milford

Address

20 Claflin Street, Milford, MA 1757

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

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
❌ Poor (1★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 7 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
54.44
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#13367 of 14703 nationally – #319 of 341 in Massachusetts

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Blaire House Of Milford may be considered for families with limited options in Milford, MA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

1 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

1 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

1 / 5

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 Milford currently provides 3 hours 38 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover stands at 40.4% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 38 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 21 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours49 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours27 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 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 23 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours15 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 $38,610. 5 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 $38610.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 57.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#13,367
of 14,703
National
Bottom 10%
#319
of 341
MA State
Bottom 10% in MA
#49
of 50
️ Worcester County
#49 of 50
#3
of 3
️ Milford
#3 of 3
#3
of 3
ZIP 1757
#3 of 3

Nationally, Blaire House Of Milford ranks 13367th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 54.4/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 319th out of 341 nursing homes. In Milford, it ranks 3rd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,811 nationally and RN hours rank #9,744 nationally (#250 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 2.95 #12,003 / 14,703 #307 / 341 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 3.29 #9,654 / 14,703 #257 / 341 Below average
2024 3.93 #4,676 / 14,703 #87 / 341 Above average
2025 3.86 #5,599 / 14,703 #116 / 341 Above average
2026 3.63 #7,811 / 14,703 #201 / 341 Below average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank MA State Rank Note
2022 0.37 #11,289 / 14,703 #300 / 341 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.35 #11,236 / 14,703 #307 / 341 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.52 #7,693 / 14,703 #211 / 341 Below average
2025 0.67 #5,263 / 14,703 #123 / 341 Above average
2026 0.45 #9,744 / 14,703 #250 / 341 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Blaire House Of Milford is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1979-07-18. 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) 473-1272 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Blaire House Of Milford holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (1★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 54.4/100, placing it #13367 of 14703 facilities nationally and #319 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 Milford receives a reported average of 3 hours 38 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 27 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 49 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 21 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 23 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 40.4%. 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 $38,610. 5 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 $38,610, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 57.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Blaire House Of Milford ranks 13367th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 54.4/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within MA, it ranks 319th out of 341 nursing homes. In Milford, it ranks 3rd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,811 nationally and RN hours rank #9,744 nationally (#250 in MA). Our composite quality score of 54.4/100 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 Milford, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/massachusetts/milford/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

20 CLAFLIN STREET, Milford, MA 1757
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LLC
Legal Name

CLAFLIN HILL CORPORATION

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 73
Average Residents / Day 67 (93% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Worcester County, MA
City Milford, MA
ZIP Code 1757
Approved Since July 18, 1979
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 225260
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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