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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Knollwood Nursing Center
Worcester, MassachusettsMedicare inspection record
About Knollwood Nursing Center
Knollwood Nursing Center brings together expert clinical care and genuine compassion in Worcester, Massachusetts. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs are designed to help patients regain strength and independence through personalized treatment plans. As a facility, we combine experienced medical staff with evidence-based therapies to support each person's recovery goals.
Community at a glance
Capacity
82 residents
Location
Worcester, MA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
87 BRIARWOOD CIRCLE, Worcester, Massachusetts 01606
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 15, 2025, state inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Massachusetts average is 6.8).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 16 minutes with each resident a day, above the Massachusetts average of 3 hours 52 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Knollwood Nursing Center in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 16 minutesAbove the Massachusetts average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 41 minutesAbove the Massachusetts average |
Inspections
13 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
December 15, 2025 · Standard inspection · 5 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 12, 2026Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jan 12, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 12, 2026Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Jan 12, 2026Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 12, 2026
August 27, 2024 · Standard inspection · 8 citations
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 11, 2024Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Oct 11, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Oct 11, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 11, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 11, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 11, 2024Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 11, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 11, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Salem Community Corporation
- Medicare-certified beds
- 82
- Average residents per day
- 77
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- January 7, 1970
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 225016
Location
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87 BRIARWOOD CIRCLEWorcester, MA 01606
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Questions about Knollwood Nursing Center
How did Knollwood Nursing Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on December 15, 2025 and cited 5 health deficiencies. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Knollwood Nursing Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 16 minutes with each resident per day, including 41 minutes from registered nurses.
Has Knollwood Nursing Center been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Knollwood Nursing Center in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.