St Mary Health Care Center
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts · CCN 225305 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Covenant Health (8 facilities, chain average 3 stars)
CMS rates St Mary Health Care Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 172 certified beds, 119 residents a day on average. 27 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $8,788.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.53747 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.38849 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.36662 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.6% (registered nurses 33.3%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-14 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2025-10-29 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-25 |
| 2025-10-29 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-25 |
| 2025-06-23 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0557 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Past Non-Compliance 2025-06-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0742 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0772 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0776 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-18 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-20 |
| 2023-10-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0685 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-17 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-30 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-29 | Fine | $8,788 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Health Organization | adp of the snf | — | 1998-06-01 |
| Covenant Health Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 1998-06-01 |
| Becker, David Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-07-09 |
| Boyle, Melissa Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2011-03-01 |
| Castillo, Nicole Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2018-05-18 |
| Doty, Ronald Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-11-12 |
| Freije, Richard Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2007-01-01 |
| Garcia, Holly Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-10-21 |
| Grubbs, Stephen Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2018-09-24 |
| Lavallee, Eileen Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-04-26 |
| Lucke, Kelly Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-06-19 |
| Mango, Alaina Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Maroney, James Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-03-01 |
| Mccarthy, Jennifer Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-05-18 |
| Okoli, Chidimma Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-08-01 |
| Waite, Douglas Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2018-02-12 |
| Castillo, Nicole Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-05-18 |
| Doty, Ronald Individual | corporate director | — | 2020-11-12 |
| Garcia, Holly Individual | corporate director | — | 2019-10-21 |
| Mccarthy, Jennifer Individual | corporate director | — | 2019-05-18 |
| Forney, Stephen Individual | corporate officer | — | 2019-09-16 |
| Grubbs, Stephen Individual | corporate officer | — | 2018-09-24 |
| Waite, Douglas Individual | corporate officer | — | 2019-01-01 |
| Boyle, Melissa Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2011-03-01 |
| Doty, Ronald Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2020-11-12 |
| Freije, Richard Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2007-01-01 |
| Lavallee, Eileen Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2019-04-26 |
| Maroney, James Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2020-03-01 |
| Becker, David Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-07-09 |
| Castillo, Nicole Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-05-18 |
| Doty, Ronald Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-11-12 |
| Forney, Stephen Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-09-16 |
| Grubbs, Stephen Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-09-24 |
| Lucke, Kelly Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-06-19 |
| Mango, Alaina Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-10-01 |
| Mccarthy, Jennifer Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-05-18 |
| Okoli, Chidimma Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-08-01 |
| Waite, Douglas Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-02-12 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Worcester County.