Worcester Senior AdvisorChristopher House of Worcester is a 156-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 10 Mary Scano Drive in Worcester, Massachusetts. CMS gives Christopher House of Worcester an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on CMS data as of October 1, 2026.
How does CMS rate Christopher House of Worcester in Worcester, MA?
CMS gives Christopher House of Worcester an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; its health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3, each out of 5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall rating (CMS) | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating (CMS) | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing rating (CMS) | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures rating (CMS) | 3 of 5 |
| Certified beds | 156 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Operator chain (CMS) | Not part of a listed chain |
| Legal business name | Christopher House, Inc |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | July 1, 1990 |
| CMS certification number | 225385 |
What did recent health inspections find at Christopher House of Worcester?
Inspectors last completed a standard health survey at Christopher House of Worcester on August 29, 2025; CMS counts 7 health deficiencies in that cycle.
The previous standard survey was on June 14, 2024. The Worcester County median for the latest cycle is 6, so Christopher House of Worcester sits above the local middle. In Massachusetts the Department of Public Health conducts these surveys for CMS.
CMS reports 1 fine totaling $8,512 and 0 payment denials in its three-year window.
How many nursing hours do residents get at Christopher House of Worcester?
Christopher House of Worcester reports 4.19 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, higher than the Worcester County median of 3.72, including 0.71 registered-nurse hours (higher than the Worcester County median of 0.50).
Total nursing-staff turnover is 34.0% (lower than the Worcester County median of 39.0%), and 2 administrators have 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 4.19 is measured differently, so treat the comparison as a prompt for questions rather than a verdict.
How full is Christopher House of Worcester?
CMS reports an average of 142 residents a day in Christopher House of Worcester's 156 certified beds, about 91% 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 Christopher House of Worcester nearby?
With 156 certified beds it is larger than the county median of 124; the closest other certified home is Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester, in the same ZIP code, rated 4 of 5 by CMS.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Nurse hours / resident / day | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Long Term Care Center 559 Plantation Street, 01605 | 0.0 | 4 of 5 | 123 | 3.63 | 3 |
| Regalcare at Worcester 25 Oriol Drive, 01605 | 0.0 | 2 of 5 | 160 | 3.64 | 8 |
| Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox N & R Center 300 Barber Avenue, 01606 | 1.7 | 5 of 5 | 113 | 4.17 | 1 |
| Knollwood Nursing Center 87 Briarwood Circle, 01606 | 1.7 | 5 of 5 | 82 | 4.26 | 5 |
| Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts 104 Randolph Road, 01606 | 1.7 | 2 of 5 | 100 | 3.67 | 7 |
Which hospitals are near Christopher House of Worcester?
Christopher House of Worcester sits in Worcester; the nearest hospital with an emergency department in CMS's data is Saint Vincent Hospital, about 2.0 miles away in a straight line, and the local Aging Services Access Point is Elder Services of Worcester Area at (508) 756-1545.
The next closest hospital is UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospitals at about 16.0 miles; distances are straight lines, not drive times.
The same address also holds Christopher Heights of Worcester (certified assisted living).
What should we ask on a tour of Christopher House of Worcester?
Use the CMS numbers to steer the tour: ask to see the statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for the 7 deficiencies cited on August 29, 2025.
- Turnover of 34.0% is at or below the county median; ask who the long-tenured charge nurses are on nights and weekends.
- Ask what the $8,512 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 Christopher House of Worcester keeps residents who convert from private pay to MassHealth, and how the $72.80 monthly personal needs allowance is handled.
