Worcester Senior AdvisorBlaire House of Milford is a 73-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 20 Claflin Street in Milford, Massachusetts. CMS gives Blaire House of Milford an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on CMS data as of October 1, 2026.
What star ratings does CMS give Blaire House of Milford in Milford?
CMS gives Blaire House of Milford an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; its health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 1, each out of 5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall rating (CMS) | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating (CMS) | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating (CMS) | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures rating (CMS) | 1 of 5 |
| Certified beds | 73 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Operator chain (CMS) | Elder Services (6 facilities) |
| Legal business name | Claflin Hill Corporation |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | July 18, 1979 |
| CMS certification number | 225260 |
How did Blaire House of Milford do on its latest inspections?
May 28, 2025 is the date of Blaire House of Milford's latest standard health inspection in CMS's data, and that cycle produced 10 cited deficiencies.
The previous standard survey was on May 2, 2024. The Worcester County median for the latest cycle is 6, so Blaire House of Milford sits above the local middle. In Massachusetts the Department of Public Health conducts these surveys for CMS.
CMS reports 1 fine totaling $38,610 and 0 payment denials in its three-year window.
How many nursing hours do residents get at Blaire House of Milford?
Blaire House of Milford reports 4.07 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, higher than the Worcester County median of 3.72, including 0.56 registered-nurse hours (higher than the Worcester County median of 0.50).
Total nursing-staff turnover is 46.4% (higher than the Worcester County median of 39.0%), and 1 administrator has left in the CMS measurement period. For context, MassHealth's payment rules use a standard of 3.58 nursing hours per resident per day; CMS's payroll-based figure of 4.07 is measured differently, so treat the comparison as a prompt for questions rather than a verdict.
How full is Blaire House of Milford?
CMS reports an average of 63 residents a day in Blaire House of Milford's 73 certified beds, about 86% full against a county median of 87%.
A home running near capacity may have a waiting list for long-term beds even when short-stay rehab beds open up; a home with many empty beds may be easier to enter but deserves questions about why. Ask which units have openings and whether long-term and rehab residents share a floor.
What are the alternatives to Blaire House of Milford nearby?
With 73 certified beds it is smaller than the county median of 124; the closest other certified home is Countryside Health Care of Milford in Milford, in the same ZIP code, rated 5 of 5 by CMS.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Nurse hours / resident / day | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside Health Care of Milford Countryside Drive, 01757 | 0.0 | 5 of 5 | 109 | 4.62 | 2 |
| Oc Milford Gardens LLC 10 Veterans Memorial Drive, 01757 | 0.0 | 1 of 5 | 135 | 3.32 | 12 |
| Adviniacare at Northbridge 85 Beaumont Drive, 01534 | 6.5 | 3 of 5 | 154 | 3.42 | 4 |
| Regalcare at Blackstone Valley 447 Hill Street, 01588 | 7.9 | 3 of 5 | 123 | 3.27 | 11 |
| Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr - Westboro 3 Lyman Street, 01581 | 8.9 | 3 of 5 | 152 | 3.52 | 8 |
Where is Blaire House of Milford and what else is on its campus?
Blaire House of Milford sits in Milford; the nearest hospital with an emergency department in CMS's data is Milford Regional Medical Center, in the same ZIP code, and the local Aging Services Access Point is Tri-Valley, Inc. at (508) 949-6640.
The next closest hospital is Saint Vincent Hospital at about 16.0 miles; distances are straight lines, not drive times.
What questions does Blaire House of Milford's record raise?
Use the CMS numbers to steer the tour: ask to see the statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for the 10 deficiencies cited on May 28, 2025.
- Nursing turnover of 46.4% is above the county median; ask how many aides on each shift come from staffing agencies.
- Ask what the $38,610 in CMS fines were for and whether the issue is resolved.
- CMS records a resident council here; ask when it meets and whether families can attend.
- If MassHealth may pay later, confirm Blaire House of Milford keeps residents who convert from private pay to MassHealth, and how the $72.80 monthly personal needs allowance is handled.
