Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
PARSONS HILL REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER
WORCESTER, MA · 162 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 25, 2025
CMS Certification Number 225390 · first certified July 1990
Ownership
Operated by ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MA
8 citations — more than 36% of the 341 certified nursing homes in MA. Compared within MA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 7 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 0.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (March 2026 to June 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten MA facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2025. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 556 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in MA | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 11, 2022 | 0 |
| January 23, 2024 | 1 |
| March 25, 2025 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0226 | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | 1 | 2024-01-23 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 1 | 2025-03-25 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2025-03-25 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2025-03-25 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2025-03-25 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2025-03-25 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2025-03-25 |
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | 1 | 2025-03-25 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Construction Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 25, 2025 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2025) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2025) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2025) |
January 23, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0226 | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 9, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.