ST FRANCIS REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER in WORCESTER, MA was fined $19,175 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ST FRANCIS REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER (WORCESTER, MA) — $19,175 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ST FRANCIS REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER in WORCESTER, MA was fined $19,175 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.


• 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.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• 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.