QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE

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How QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE Compares

QUABBIN VALLEY HEALTHCARE is a 142-bed for-profit nursing facility in Athol, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.1%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 142 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.5% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
• Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (39% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8% (25% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Athol

Athol 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 Athol.

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