CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2251732026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Jewish Healthcare Center

629 Salisbury Street · Worcester, MA 01609 · Worcester County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds141CMS provider file
Recent citation rows26current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-01-2172026-01-212
Cycle 22024-10-0922024-10-097
Cycle 32023-07-2182023-07-210
02 / CITATION DETAIL

26 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-07 · 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 · 2026-05-26 · complaint
2026-04-07 · 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 · 2026-05-26 · complaint
2026-01-21 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27
2026-01-21 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27
2026-01-21 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27
2026-01-21 · 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 · 2026-02-27
2026-01-21 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27
2026-01-21 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-17
2026-01-21 · 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 · 2026-03-17
2024-10-09 · FIREE0026Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-30
2024-10-09 · FIREE0041Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-30
2024-10-09 · HEALTHF0645Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-18
2024-10-09 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2024-11-18
2024-10-09 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-30
2024-10-09 · FIREK0352Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-30
2024-10-09 · FIREK0372Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-30
2024-10-09 · FIREK0781Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-30
2024-10-09 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2024-11-30
2023-07-21 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-18
2023-07-21 · HEALTHF0644Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-18
2023-07-21 · HEALTHF0655Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-18
2023-07-21 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-18
2023-07-21 · HEALTHF0693Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-18
2023-07-21 · HEALTHF0697Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-18
03 / 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.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • AFRAME, JAYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2012
  • CHANDLER, HARRIETTEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2012
  • COHEN, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2018
  • CUKER, JONAHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/28/2024
  • FEINGOLD, ALANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2018
  • FINS, DEBORAHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/28/2024
  • GLICK, EDWARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2012
  • GREENBERG, JOELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2018
  • GREGERMAN, MINNAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2018
  • KASHUK, GERALDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/28/2024
  • KRINTZMAN, STEVENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2012
  • LIBRANDI, VINCENTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/06/2023
  • LORSTEIN, BLANCHEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2012
  • MARKOWITZ, JUDYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/28/2024
  • OSTROW, PHILIPIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2012
  • PALLEY, WARRENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2018
  • PATRICK, NEILIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2018
  • PELLETZ, MELVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2012

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 hours0.03per resident day
RN hours0.02per resident day
Weekend nurse hours0.02per resident day
Staff turnover71.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Worcester ledger →
Blaire House Of Worcester75 beds · CMS overall 3/524 citation rowsChristopher House Of Worcester156 beds · CMS overall 3/534 citation rowsHermitage Healthcare (The)101 beds · CMS overall 2/544 citation rowsHoly Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center113 beds · CMS overall 5/527 citation rowsKnollwood Nursing Center82 beds · CMS overall 4/527 citation rowsLutheran Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center150 beds · CMS overall 5/50 citation rowsNotre Dame Long Term Care Center123 beds · CMS overall 4/524 citation rowsOdd Fellows Home Of Massachusetts100 beds · CMS overall 2/554 citation rows
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