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The Hermitage Healthcare

383 Mill Street, Worcester, MA 01602

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,200

Price Comparison

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


  • The Hermitage Healthcare Description

    The Hermitage Healthcare is a community that offers nursing care and is about 2.6 miles outside 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 4.8 out of 10 making it the 31st highest rated community in the city out of 33 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 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

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    Community Reviews

    4.5
    The Hermitage Healthcare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 27 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 31 out of 33 communities in Worcester
  • Ranking in State: 639 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.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Extremely negative experiences reported, including refusal to send a resident to the hospital when needed, and rude behavior from staff.
    • Several reviewers describe the place as terrible, with one mentioning a lack of care and attention to a resident's medical needs.
    • Complaints about unprofessional nurses, cleanliness issues, and overall neglect. One reviewer had to personally clean up unsanitary conditions.
    • Concerns about safety and hygiene, including shared bathrooms not being cleaned properly and residents not receiving timely medical care or basic necessities like blankets.
    • Reports of staff being rude and unresponsive to residents' needs, with loud buzzers going off without prompt attention.

    Positive Reviews:

    • One reviewer praises the facility for exceptional care, highlighting the efforts of the social services director, nurses, aides, and activity director in improving their brother's quality of life.
    • A brief mention of the place being very good, without further details.
    • Positive feedback about Hermitage House, noting caring and compassionate staff, effective OT and PT, and diligent housekeeping despite the building's age.
    • Appreciation for the kitchen staff's diligence and attention to residents' dietary needs.

    Summary:

    Reviews of the facility are mixed, with several reports of neglect, unprofessional behavior, and unsanitary conditions, leading to strong recommendations against placing loved ones here. However, there are also accounts of excellent care, with specific staff members going above and beyond to ensure residents' well-being and comfort. Prospective clients may want to consider these contrasting experiences carefully.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

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


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1967
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 101
    Total current residents: 90
    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: 4
    Total cost of fines: $85172


    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.

    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.

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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.

    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
    2023-01-27 2023-02-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2023-01-27 2023-02-17 F Services Deficiencies Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
    2023-01-27 2023-02-17 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-04-28 2021-05-15 F Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-04-28 2021-05-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2021-04-28 2021-05-15 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 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.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 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.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 D Administration Deficiencies Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 F Administration Deficiencies Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 F Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 F Infection Control Deficiencies Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 E Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 F Infection Control Deficiencies Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
    2023-01-19 2023-02-17 E Infection Control Deficiencies Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
    2021-04-14 2021-05-14 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
    2021-04-14 2021-05-14 G Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2021-04-14 2021-05-14 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
    2021-04-14 2021-05-14 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-04-14 2021-05-14 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2021-04-14 2021-05-14 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.
    2021-04-14 2021-05-14 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2021-04-14 2021-05-14 D Administration Deficiencies Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
    2021-04-14 2021-05-14 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2021-04-14 2021-05-14 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-04-14 2021-05-14 F Infection Control Deficiencies Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
    2021-02-26 2021-03-12 D Administration Deficiencies Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    2021-02-26 2021-03-12 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2019-04-02 2019-05-16 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-04-02 2019-05-16 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    2019-04-02 2019-05-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    2019-04-02 2019-05-16 E 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.
    2019-04-02 2019-05-16 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2019-04-02 2019-05-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2019-04-02 2019-05-16 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2019-04-02 2019-05-16 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2019-04-02 2019-05-16 E Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-03-08 $7,036
    2021-04-14 $15,387
    2021-04-14 $54,720
    2021-04-14 $56,130
    2021-04-14 $15,000
    2021-07-26 $655
    2021-07-26 $650
    2023-01-19 $13,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Worcester which is 2.6 miles away and has a population of 184,815 (small city).
    • The average income is $67,163, 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

    Big Y
    1.4 miles away
    Shaw's
    1.5 miles away
    SAVERS
    1.5 miles away
    Santiago's Market
    1.6 miles away
    Living Earth
    1.7 miles away

    Transportation

    Worcester
    2.9 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Main St. + Crystal St.
    1.7 miles away
    30 The Trolley Stop
    2.8 miles away
    30
    2.8 miles away
    8/30/31 Grove St/Chadwick St
    2.9 miles away
    8/30/31 Gold Star Blvd/Chadwick St
    2.9 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    1.0 miles away
    Santander
    1.2 miles away
    People's United Bank
    1.2 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.7 miles away
    Commerce Bank
    2.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
    0.8 miles away
    Family Health Center of Worcester
    1.9 miles away
    Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
    2.8 miles away
    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
    3.1 miles away
    Adcare Hospital
    3.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    1.0 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.6 miles away
    Rite Aid
    7.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Worcester Pediatric Dental Group
    2.3 miles away
    Lakeside Family Dental
    5.2 miles away
    Dr. William Dennis
    7.6 miles away
    Wellness Dental LLC
    13.0 miles away
    Maha Family Dental
    14.9 miles away

    Parks

    Tettaset Ridge
    0.1 miles away
    God's Acre
    0.2 miles away
    Rockwood Field
    0.5 miles away
    Mill Street
    0.5 miles away
    Fowler Brook Gorge
    0.7 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Emmanuel Baptist Church
    2.3 miles away
    Saint Johns Catholic Church
    2.9 miles away
    Oakdale Methodist Church
    9.3 miles away
    Christ Church
    22.4 miles away
    Faith United Parish
    22.4 miles away

    Shopping

    Tatnuck Mall
    1.0 miles away
    Auburn Mall
    4.1 miles away
    The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
    5.6 miles away
    Solomon Pond Mall
    13.7 miles away
    Sturbridge Plaza
    15.9 miles away

    Culture

    Michelson Theater
    1.7 miles away
    Daniels Theater
    1.7 miles away
    Indian Amphitheater
    2.2 miles away
    Franklin Square Salon Gallery
    2.5 miles away
    Hanover Theatre
    2.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Tatnuck Grille
    1.1 miles away
    Bushel 'N Peck
    1.1 miles away
    Subway
    1.1 miles away
    Nancy Chang's
    1.2 miles away
    Joey's Bar & Grill
    1.3 miles away

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