01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-08-29 | 7 | 2025-08-29 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-06-27 | 4 | 2024-06-27 | 1 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-03-08 | 6 | 2023-03-08 | 4 |
CMS CCN 2254432026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Blaire House Of Worcester
116 Houghton Street · Worcester, MA 01604 · Worcester County
Certified beds75CMS provider file
Recent citation rows24current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
24 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-08-29 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-102025-08-29 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-102025-08-29 · HEALTHF0726Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-102025-08-29 · HEALTHF0730Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-102025-08-29 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-102025-08-29 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-102025-08-29 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-102025-08-29 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-102025-08-29 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-102024-10-21 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-10-02 · complaint2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0607Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-302024-06-27 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-302024-06-27 · HEALTHF0883Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-302024-06-27 · FIREK0347Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-242024-01-03 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-05 · complaint2023-03-08 · HEALTHF0640Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-292023-03-08 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-292023-03-08 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-292023-03-08 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-292023-03-08 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-292023-03-08 · FIREK0161Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-112023-03-08 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-112023-03-08 · FIREK0341Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-142023-03-08 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-1403 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-03 | Fine | $13,095 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- ESSEX GROUP INCORPORATEDOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/1974
- DOYLE, PHILIPIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/1974
- ROMANO, BRANDONIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/2008
- ROMANO, FRANKIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/1974
- ROMANO, JAMESIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/2008
- ROMANO, KATELYNIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/2008
- ROMANO, KYLEIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/2008
- CONNECTONE BANKOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/10/2023
- CONNECTONE BANKOrganization · 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/10/2023
- ROMANO, FRANKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/1974
- ROMANO, FRANKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/1974
- ROMANO, KATELYNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/08/2017
- ESSEX GROUP MANAGEMENT CORPOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1995
- BANDAMA, FAITHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/28/1991
- JEAN-BAPTISTE, ROSEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/03/2023
- PICONE, SCOTTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/26/2002
- ROMANO, FRANKIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/1974
- ROMANO, KATELYNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/08/2017
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.94per resident day
RN hours0.38per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.53per resident day
Staff turnover38.6%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Worcester ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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