NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER
559 PLANTATION STREET, Worcester, MA 01605
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How NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER Compares
NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER is a 123-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Worcester, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.5%) is above the Massachusetts average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 123 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% 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: 12.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (36% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (50% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.5% — 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 NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Worcester.
What keeps NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.4% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 123 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Worcester?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 16 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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