St Mary Health Care Center
39 QUEEN STREET, Worcester, MA 01610
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Care Quality Indicators
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How St Mary Health Care Center Compares
St Mary Health Care Center is a 172-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Worcester, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.9%) is below the Massachusetts average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 172 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% 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: 21.0% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.9% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (79% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.2% — worse 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 St Mary Health Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St Mary Health Care Center with other nursing homes in Worcester.
How is St Mary Health Care Center addressing its health inspections 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 St Mary Health Care Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.9% here versus 4.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is St Mary Health Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 172 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at St Mary Health Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does St Mary Health Care Center lag behind other Worcester options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.2 stars across 16 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at St Mary Health Care Center?
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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