Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit
150 FLANDERS ROAD, Westborough, MA 01581
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit Compares
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit is a 19-bed for-profit nursing facility in Westborough, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (36.1%) is above the Massachusetts average of 25.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 19 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Westborough, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.1% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 25.7% (41% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit with other nursing homes in Westborough.
What keeps Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit'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 is Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 36.1% here versus 25.7% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit's rating advantage in Westborough?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit?
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 Westborough
Westborough 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 Westborough.
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