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 25 of 38 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0885, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0886, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop a communication plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
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 June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
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 June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate foot care.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 13, 2022).
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 June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
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 June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 13, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.