Hermitage Healthcare (the)
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0557
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0557 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
F-Tag F0558
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0558 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
F-Tag F0628
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
F-Tag F0641
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: No revisit needed.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
F-Tag F0658
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
F-Tag F0677
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
F-Tag F0685
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0685 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
F-Tag F0726
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
F-Tag F0759
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
F-Tag F0835
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0835 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
F-Tag F0838
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0838 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
F-Tag F0942
Federal health inspectors cited HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0942 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-20.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE).
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-22.
HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) in WORCESTER, MA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in WORCESTER, MA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.