CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2255002026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

West Side House Ltc Facility

35 Fruit Street · Worcester, MA 01609 · Worcester County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds91CMS provider file
Recent citation rows43current 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 12026-03-3002026-03-3017
Cycle 22024-12-3052024-12-3012
Cycle 32023-09-0782023-09-071
02 / CITATION DETAIL

43 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-03-30 · FIREE0004Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREE0006Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREE0013Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREE0018Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREE0022Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREE0024Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREE0029Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREE0030Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREE0031Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREE0036Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREE0039Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREK0324Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREK0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREK0918Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2026-05-15
2026-03-30 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15
2024-12-30 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-11
2024-12-30 · FIREE0013Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-11
2024-12-30 · FIREE0029Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-11
2024-12-30 · FIREE0036Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-11
2024-12-30 · 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: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-24
2024-12-30 · HEALTHF0641Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-24
2024-12-30 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; 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 · 2025-01-24
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

  • CONNECTONE BANKOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/10/2023
  • CONNECTONE BANKOrganization · 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/10/2023
  • ROMANO, FRANKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/1974
  • ROMANO, FRANKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/1974
  • ESSEX GROUP MANAGEMENT CORPOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1995
  • PICONE, SCOTTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/26/2002
  • ROMANO, FRANKIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/1974
  • ROMANO, KATELYNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/08/2017
  • ROMANO, KYLEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/25/2024
  • SEMAAN, RITAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2023
  • BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP, LPOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/03/2025
  • BAKER TILLY US LLPOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/03/2025
  • BOSTON HELPDESK, INC.Organization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/21/2025
  • ESSEX GROUP MANAGEMENT CORPOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2025
  • ESSEX GROUP STAFFING COMPANYOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/31/2007
  • PICONE, SCOTTIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/26/2002
  • ROMANO, FRANKIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/1974
  • ROMANO, KATELYNIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT 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 hours4.26per resident day
RN hours0.47per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.79per resident day
Staff turnover50.0%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 rowsJewish Healthcare Center141 beds · CMS overall 4/526 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 rows
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