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Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center

26 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609

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(508) 754-8877

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,202

Price Comparison

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


  • Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center Description

    Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center is a community that offers nursing care and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 making it the 20th highest rated community in the city out of 33 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 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

    6.6
    Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 10 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 21 out of 33 communities in Worcester
  • Ranking in State: 512 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

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

    Positive Feedback:

    • Ambassadors are helpful and great to communicate with, highlighting the program's effectiveness.
    • Management is responsive to feedback, quickly addressing concerns and finding solutions to raised issues.
    • Staff kindness and understanding are noted, with meals tailored to individual dietary needs.
    • Physical and occupational therapists adhere to schedules, and management checks on residents to ensure comfort and needs are met.
    • High-quality Hospice care is provided, with positive experiences noted during extended stays.

    Criticisms:

    • Reports of cold food and ignored call lights, with delays in medication delivery causing distress.
    • Varied quality of care between day and night shifts, with some staff appearing indifferent.
    • Communication issues, particularly regarding medication schedules and adherence to resident needs.
    • Understaffing, especially on weekends and at night, leading to delayed assistance and inadequate care.
    • Concerns over hygiene practices, noise levels at night, and the physical environment contributing to discomfort.

    Overall:

    Reviews present a mixed picture, with commendations for certain staff members and aspects of care, but significant concerns regarding responsiveness, staffing levels, and the physical environment. Management's willingness to address feedback positively is noted, suggesting a commitment to improvement.


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    Health

    Pain management

    Outpatient rehabilitation services

    Nurse practitioner

    Nursing staff

    Enteral feeding

    Palliative care


    Services

    Grooming

    Home evaluations

    Chaplaincy services

    Discharge planning

    Laundry

    Housekeeping and maintenance services


    Activities

    Musical performances

    Field trips

    Activities programming

    Trivia

    Volunteer programs

    Outings


    Community Amenities

    Courtyard access

    Outdoor courtyard

    Rehabilitation gym

    Adaptive equipment


    Room Amenities

    Full bathroom

    A kitchenette


    Dining

    Snacks

    Dining room

    Dietitian consultant

    Dining services

    Dining experience

    Restaurant style dining



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: March 25, 1996
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 150
    Total current residents: 94
    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: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $20901


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

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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.

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

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

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

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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
    2021-07-22 2021-09-05 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-07-22 2021-09-05 D Services Deficiencies Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-14 2023-02-14 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2023-02-14 2023-02-14 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-02-14 2023-02-14 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.
    2022-02-09 2022-02-16 D Administration Deficiencies Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    2022-02-09 2022-02-16 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-07-19 2021-08-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2021-07-19 2021-08-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-07-19 2021-08-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-07-19 2021-08-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-07-19 2021-08-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2021-07-19 2021-08-18 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2021-07-19 2021-08-18 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.
    2021-07-19 2021-08-18 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.
    2021-01-14 2021-01-28 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-03-05 2020-10-02 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2020-03-05 2020-10-02 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2020-03-05 2020-10-02 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2020-03-05 2020-10-02 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.
    2020-03-05 2020-10-02 D Administration Deficiencies Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-10-01 $111,040
    2021-01-14 $3,250
    2022-02-09 $9,750
    2022-02-09 $15,349
    2022-02-09 $15,000
    2022-02-09 $15,398
    2023-02-14 $7,901

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Worcester which is 0.5 miles away and has a population of 184,815 (small city).
    • The average income is $88,588, which is very 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

    Price Chopper
    0.7 miles away
    Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Marketplace
    0.8 miles away
    Living Earth
    1.1 miles away
    Shaw's
    1.3 miles away
    Big Y
    1.4 miles away

    Transportation

    Worcester
    0.7 miles away

    Bus Stations

    PVTA B79 - Union Station
    0.7 miles away
    30 The Trolley Stop
    1.0 miles away
    30
    1.1 miles away
    8/30/31 Gold Star Blvd/Chadwick St
    1.2 miles away
    8/30/31 Grove St/Chadwick St
    1.2 miles away

    Banks

    United Bank
    0.3 miles away
    TD Bank
    0.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.3 miles away
    Commerce Bank
    0.3 miles away
    People's United Bank
    0.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
    0.3 miles away
    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
    0.4 miles away
    Adcare Hospital
    0.6 miles away
    Family Health Center of Worcester
    0.9 miles away
    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus
    1.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.1 miles away
    CVS
    2.7 miles away
    Rite Aid
    4.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Worcester Pediatric Dental Group
    0.5 miles away
    Lakeside Family Dental
    2.6 miles away
    Dr. William Dennis
    5.0 miles away
    Wellness Dental LLC
    13.9 miles away
    Paquette Family Dental
    15.0 miles away

    Parks

    Lincoln Square
    0.2 miles away
    Gateway Park
    0.3 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Johns Catholic Church
    0.7 miles away
    Emmanuel Baptist Church
    0.8 miles away
    Oakdale Methodist Church
    8.3 miles away
    Christ Church
    21.7 miles away
    Faith United Parish
    21.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Tatnuck Mall
    2.7 miles away
    Auburn Mall
    4.8 miles away
    The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
    4.8 miles away
    Solomon Pond Mall
    11.2 miles away
    Quarry Square Shopping Center
    17.5 miles away

    Culture

    Worcester Memorial Auditorium
    0.2 miles away
    Palladium
    0.2 miles away
    E M Loews Center for the Performing Arts
    0.2 miles away
    Mechanics Hall
    0.2 miles away
    Tuckerman Hall
    0.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Maxwell Silverman's Tool House
    0.2 miles away
    Boomers Sub & Deli
    0.2 miles away
    Uno Chicago Grill
    0.2 miles away
    Dragon Dynasty
    0.3 miles away
    Thai Time
    0.3 miles away

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