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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

West Side House LTC Facility

Worcester, MassachusettsMedicare inspection record
(978) 361-5032

About West Side House LTC Facility

West Side House LTC Facility brings together skilled nursing and rehabilitation expertise in Worcester, Massachusetts, with the distinction of. Our team focuses on recovery-centered care, helping patients regain independence through personalized rehabilitation programs and compassionate medical support.

Community at a glance

Capacity

91 residents

Location

Worcester, MA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

35 FRUIT STREET, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609

(978) 361-5032

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 March 30, 2026, state inspectors found no health deficiencies.

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 West Side House LTC Facility in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day4 hours 16 minutesAbove the Massachusetts average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day28 minutesBelow the Massachusetts average
Nursing staff who left in the past year50%Above the Massachusetts average

1 administrator has left the home in the past year.

Inspections

5 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

December 30, 2024 · Standard inspection · 4 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, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 24, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 24, 2025
  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jan 24, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 24, 2025

November 6, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 4, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
West Side Corporation
Medicare-certified beds
91
Average residents per day
51
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
July 1, 1990
Part of a chain
Elder Services, 6 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
225500

Location

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35 FRUIT STREETWorcester, MA 01609

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Worcester

Questions about West Side House LTC Facility

How did West Side House LTC Facility do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on March 30, 2026 and found no health deficiencies. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.

How much nursing care does each resident get at West Side House LTC Facility?+

Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 16 minutes with each resident per day, including 28 minutes from registered nurses. 50% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has West Side House LTC Facility been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against West Side House LTC Facility 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.

Senior living in Worcester Skilled Nursing in Massachusetts Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026