All citations for Regalcare at Worcester

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 17, 2025

Showing 1 to 22 of 22 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.