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Knollwood Nursing Center

87 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606

Nursing Home Rehabilitation

For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(508) 853-6910

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,711

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,400
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Knollwood Nursing Center Description

    Knollwood Nursing Center is a community that offers nursing care and rehabilitation and is about 3.3 miles outside the small town of West Boylston, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 making it the 29th highest rated community in the city out of 33 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    5.8
    Knollwood Nursing Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 21 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 29 out of 33 communities in Worcester
  • Ranking in State: 584 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • One reviewer expressed gratitude towards the nursing team and supervisors, calling it the best place to work.
    • Several reviewers praised the facility for its cleanliness, beautiful environment, and the caring nature of the staff. Special mentions were made about the facility being the best compared to others and the staff going above and beyond to please residents and their families.
    • The presence of pets was highlighted as a wonderful touch, and the facility was described as immaculate and inviting.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reviewers criticized the facility for being unethical, unprofessional, unsanitary, and understaffed, with poor teamwork and care quality.
    • Complaints included neglect in discharge planning, inadequate food quality, insufficient staff to patient care, and mismanagement of medication schedules.
    • One review mentioned a resident arriving at the hospital in inappropriate condition, highlighting concerns about the facility's attention to patient dignity and care.
    • Concerns were raised about the facility's responsiveness to family involvement in care planning and communication, with some families feeling their concerns were not acknowledged or addressed.
    • There were reports of slow response times to patient needs, leading to discomfort and embarrassment for residents.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some reviewers had positive experiences in the past, they noted a decline in care quality and responsiveness in more recent interactions.
    • One reviewer appreciated the physical therapy and occupational therapy services, despite overall concerns about care quality and medication management.

    General Feedback:

    • There were mixed reviews about the facility's cleanliness and aesthetic appeal, with some finding it beautiful and well-maintained, while others focused on the care aspects.
    • Communication and responsiveness to inquiries, such as requests for tours, were noted as areas for improvement.


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    Health

    Medical Ancillary Services

    Rehabilitative Therapy 7 Days A Week

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech And Language Therapy

    Stage IV Wound Care

    Respiratory Care


    Services

    Housekeeping

    Personalized Care

    Rehabilitation Center

    Care Planning

    Social Worker

    Spiritual Services


    Activities

    Social Activities

    Exercise Programs

    Music Programs

    Painting Classes

    Wine & Cheese Socials

    Art


    Community Amenities

    On-Site Hairdresser And Manicurist

    Courtyard Access

    Common Areas

    Lobby

    Landscaped Grounds

    Manicured Grounds


    Room Amenities

    Ensuite Bathroom

    Cable TV And Phone

    In-Room Climate Control

    Personal Closet Space

    WiFi Available

    Fan


    Dining

    Full Menu Of Patient-Selected Meals

    Guest Meal Trays Available

    Hospitality Cart Visits

    Restaurant-Style Dining Room For Residents And Guests

    Dining Services

    Dining Area


    Pet

    Pet Visits



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 7, 1970
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 82
    Total current residents: 78
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 5
    Total cost of fines: $17703


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2019-08-15 2019-09-13 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
    2019-08-15 2019-09-13 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2019-08-15 2019-09-13 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-09 2023-06-06 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2021-12-21 2022-01-10 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2021-12-21 2022-01-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2021-12-21 2022-01-10 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-12-21 2022-01-10 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-02-11 2021-02-28 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-02-11 2021-02-28 F Infection Control Deficiencies Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-02-11 $5,000
    2021-07-19 $650
    2021-07-19 $655
    2021-07-26 $983
    2021-07-26 $975
    2021-12-21 $15,000
    2021-12-21 $9,750
    2022-04-04 $1,316

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is West Boylston which is 3.3 miles away and has a population of 7,612 (very small town).
    • The average income is $64,811, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 29
      • Average Temperature: 51.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 135 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 186 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.9 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 5.09% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 19.97% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 12% Black or African-American, 18% Hispanic or Latino, and 60% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.65 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.44 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.36 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.74 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 149.0, Moderate Days 33.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Stop & Shop
    1.0 miles away
    Price Chopper
    1.3 miles away
    Aldi
    1.7 miles away
    Walmart
    2.4 miles away
    Price Rite
    2.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Target Lincoln Plaza
    1.9 miles away
    8/30/31 Grove St/Chadwick St
    3.0 miles away
    8/30/31 Gold Star Blvd/Chadwick St
    3.0 miles away
    30
    3.1 miles away
    30 The Trolley Stop
    3.2 miles away

    Banks

    Worcester Credit Union
    1.6 miles away
    Bank of America
    2.8 miles away
    United Bank
    3.4 miles away
    Sovereign Bank
    3.4 miles away
    TD Bank
    3.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
    0.5 miles away
    Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital
    2.6 miles away
    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus
    2.6 miles away
    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
    2.9 miles away
    Adcare Hospital
    3.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.9 miles away
    Rite Aid
    3.3 miles away
    CVS
    3.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Lakeside Family Dental
    3.4 miles away
    Dr. William Dennis
    3.5 miles away
    Worcester Pediatric Dental Group
    4.3 miles away
    Paquette Family Dental
    11.8 miles away
    Central Mass Oral Surgery
    12.0 miles away

    Parks

    Tacoma St Playground
    0.7 miles away
    Roberto Clemente Playground
    0.9 miles away
    Burncoat Street Playground
    1.1 miles away
    Newton Pond
    1.2 miles away
    Former Frybeck Estate
    1.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Johns Catholic Church
    4.4 miles away
    Emmanuel Baptist Church
    4.7 miles away
    Oakdale Methodist Church
    4.9 miles away
    Christ Church
    18.2 miles away
    Faith United Parish
    18.3 miles away

    Shopping

    Tatnuck Mall
    5.2 miles away
    The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
    8.2 miles away
    Solomon Pond Mall
    8.3 miles away
    Auburn Mall
    8.7 miles away
    The Mall at Whitney Field
    14.3 miles away

    Culture

    Robert R. Jay Theater
    2.9 miles away
    Tuckerman Hall
    3.6 miles away
    Worcester Memorial Auditorium
    3.7 miles away
    Palladium
    4.0 miles away
    E M Loews Center for the Performing Arts
    4.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    O'Connors
    1.4 miles away
    Min's Wok
    1.5 miles away
    Azteca
    1.8 miles away
    Denny's
    1.8 miles away
    Ruby Tuesday
    1.8 miles away

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