Worcester Senior AdvisorMeadows of Central Massachusetts (the) is a 135-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 111 Huntoon Memorial Highway in Rochdale, part of Leicester, Massachusetts. CMS gives Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on CMS data as of October 1, 2026.
How does CMS rate Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) in Leicester, MA?
CMS gives Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; its health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 3, each out of 5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall rating (CMS) | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating (CMS) | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating (CMS) | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures rating (CMS) | 3 of 5 |
| Certified beds | 135 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Operator chain (CMS) | Vibra Healthcare (3 facilities) |
| Legal business name | Vibra Hospital Of Western Massachusetts Llc |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | March 16, 1995 |
| CMS certification number | 225668 |
What did recent health inspections find at Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the)?
CMS's most recent standard health inspection of Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) is dated February 2, 2026 and recorded 1 health deficiency.
The previous standard survey was on October 11, 2024. The Worcester County median for the latest cycle is 6, so Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) sits at or below the local middle. In Massachusetts the Department of Public Health conducts these surveys for CMS.
CMS reports 10 fines totaling $66,325 and 0 payment denials in its three-year window.
What do staffing and turnover look like at Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the)?
CMS does not publish reported staffing hours for Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) in this data release.
Turnover is not reported, and 1 administrator has left in the CMS measurement period.
Does Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) usually have open beds?
CMS reports an average of 68 residents a day in Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the)'s 135 certified beds, about 50% 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 Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) nearby?
With 135 certified beds it is larger than the county median of 124; the closest other certified home is Life Care Center of Auburn in Auburn, about 3.3 miles away in a straight line, rated 3 of 5 by CMS.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Nurse hours / resident / day | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Auburn 14 Masonic Circle, 01501 | 3.3 | 3 of 5 | 154 | 3.72 | 5 |
| Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 1350 Main Street, 01603 | 4.3 | 2 of 5 | 162 | 3.19 | 9 |
| Hermitage Healthcare (the) 383 Mill Street, 01602 | 5.4 | 2 of 5 | 101 | 3.71 | 12 |
| Overlook Masonic Health Center 88 Masonic Home Road, 01507 | 5.7 | 4 of 5 | 181 | 4.42 | 4 |
| St Mary Health Care Center 39 Queen Street, 01610 | 5.9 | 2 of 5 | 172 | 3.58 | 9 |
Where is Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) and what else is on its campus?
Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) sits in Leicester; the nearest hospital with an emergency department in CMS's data is Saint Vincent Hospital, about 6.8 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 Health Harrington Hospital at about 11.9 miles; distances are straight lines, not drive times.
What should families ask Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) before choosing it?
Use the CMS numbers to steer the tour: ask how Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) kept its latest inspection at 1 deficiency, and request the full statement of deficiencies anyway.
- Ask what the $66,325 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 Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) keeps residents who convert from private pay to MassHealth, and how the $72.80 monthly personal needs allowance is handled.
