CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER
10 MARY SCANO DRIVE, Worcester, MA 01605
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER Compares
CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER is a 156-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Worcester, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.0%) is above the Massachusetts average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 156 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 16 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Worcester, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.0% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (73% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.9% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (60% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER with other nursing homes in Worcester.
How is CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.6% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.0% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 156 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CHRISTOPHER HOUSE OF WORCESTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Worcester
Worcester sits in Worcester County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 129,519 (15.7%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $77,155
- Median home value
- $295,300
Demographics for Worcester County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Worcester.
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