Worcester Senior AdvisorRegalcare at Worcester is a 160-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 25 Oriol Drive in Worcester, Massachusetts. CMS gives Regalcare at Worcester an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on CMS data as of October 1, 2026.
How does CMS rate Regalcare at Worcester in Worcester, MA?
CMS gives Regalcare at Worcester an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; its health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 1, each out of 5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall rating (CMS) | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating (CMS) | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing rating (CMS) | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures rating (CMS) | 1 of 5 |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Operator chain (CMS) | Regalcare (10 facilities) |
| Legal business name | Oc Azure Of Worcester Center Llc |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | July 1, 1990 |
| CMS certification number | 225467 |
What deficiencies has CMS recorded at Regalcare at Worcester?
Inspectors last completed a standard health survey at Regalcare at Worcester on April 17, 2025; CMS counts 8 health deficiencies in that cycle.
The previous standard survey was on January 4, 2024. The Worcester County median for the latest cycle is 6, so Regalcare at Worcester sits above the local middle. In Massachusetts the Department of Public Health conducts these surveys for CMS.
CMS reports no fines and 0 payment denials in its three-year window.
How many nursing hours do residents get at Regalcare at Worcester?
Regalcare at Worcester reports 3.64 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, lower than the Worcester County median of 3.72, including 0.43 registered-nurse hours (lower than the Worcester County median of 0.50).
Total nursing-staff turnover is 38.8% (about the same as 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 3.64 is measured differently, so treat the comparison as a prompt for questions rather than a verdict.
How many residents live at Regalcare at Worcester?
CMS reports an average of 117 residents a day in Regalcare at Worcester's 160 certified beds, about 73% 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.
Which nursing homes are closest to Regalcare at Worcester?
With 160 certified beds it is larger than the county median of 124; the closest other certified home is Christopher House of Worcester in Worcester, in the same ZIP code, rated 3 of 5 by CMS.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Nurse hours / resident / day | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher House of Worcester 10 Mary Scano Drive, 01605 | 0.0 | 3 of 5 | 156 | 4.19 | 7 |
| Notre Dame Long Term Care Center 559 Plantation Street, 01605 | 0.0 | 4 of 5 | 123 | 3.63 | 3 |
| 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 |
What is around Regalcare at Worcester in Worcester?
Regalcare at 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.
What should families ask Regalcare at Worcester before choosing it?
Start with the questions its own record raises: ask to see the statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for the 8 deficiencies cited on April 17, 2025.
- Turnover of 38.8% is at or below the county median; ask who the long-tenured charge nurses are on nights and weekends.
- CMS records a resident council here; ask when it meets and whether families can attend.
- If MassHealth may pay later, confirm Regalcare at Worcester keeps residents who convert from private pay to MassHealth, and how the $72.80 monthly personal needs allowance is handled.
