CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2255772026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Notre Dame Long Term Care Center

559 Plantation Street · Worcester, MA 01605 · Worcester County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds123CMS provider file
Recent citation rows24current 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 12026-05-0832026-05-081
Cycle 22025-02-1242025-02-126
Cycle 32023-12-1572023-12-153
02 / CITATION DETAIL

24 rows in the current release

0 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.

2026-05-08 · 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 · 2026-05-27
2026-05-08 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-27
2026-05-08 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2026-05-27
2026-05-08 · 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 · 2026-06-26
2025-02-12 · 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 · 2025-03-28
2025-02-12 · HEALTHF0810Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-28
2025-02-12 · 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 · 2025-03-28
2025-02-12 · FIREK0211Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-01
2025-02-12 · 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 · 2025-04-01
2025-02-12 · FIREK0711Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-01
2025-02-12 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-01
2025-02-12 · FIREK0754Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-01
2025-02-12 · 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 · 2025-04-01
2024-11-20 · 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 · 2024-12-31 · complaint
2023-12-15 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-02
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-28
2023-12-15 · 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 · 2024-01-28
2023-12-15 · 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 · 2024-01-28
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0755Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-28
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0805Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-28
2023-12-15 · 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 · 2024-01-28
2023-12-15 · 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 · 2024-01-28
2023-12-15 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-02
2023-12-15 · 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 · 2024-02-02
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

  • BAIN, ELAINEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2025
  • COAN, LEONOREIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2024
  • COLAIZZI, MARYANNIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2025
  • COLIN, KATHLEENIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/04/2022
  • FERGUSON, ROBERTIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2025
  • HICKEY, PHILIPIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/28/2024
  • KOZAK, KEVINIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/18/2018
  • MANNILA, JOHNIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/12/2017
  • MCGOVERN, KEVINIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/24/2019
  • MURPHY, ELIZABETHIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/21/2021
  • MURPHY, JACQUELINEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2025
  • O'BRIEN, PATRICIAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/14/2022
  • O'CONNOR, TARAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/14/2022
  • RIVARD, BRENDAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/24/2019
  • ROCHE, MARYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/12/2017
  • ROCHELEAU, HIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2024
  • TOCE, PATRICIAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/14/2022
  • TORKORNOO, ERICIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/19/2023

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 hours3.44per resident day
RN hours0.44per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.30per resident day
Staff turnover36.3%CMS reported field
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