WACHUSETT MANOR
32 HOSPITAL HILL ROAD, Gardner, MA 01440
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WACHUSETT MANOR Compares
WACHUSETT MANOR is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gardner, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.3%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 96 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Gardner, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (90% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.4% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WACHUSETT MANOR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WACHUSETT MANOR with other nursing homes in Gardner.
How is WACHUSETT MANOR addressing its staffing levels 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 WACHUSETT MANOR keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.3% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WACHUSETT MANOR maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 96 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WACHUSETT MANOR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WACHUSETT MANOR's rating advantage in Gardner?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WACHUSETT MANOR?
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 Gardner
Gardner 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 Gardner.
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