Alliance Health At Marie Esther
Marlborough, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225619) · 78 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,901
Phone: (508) 485-3791 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alliance Health At Marie Esther holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Alliance Health At Marie Esther reports total nurse staffing of 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.2%.
Alliance Health At Marie Esther has 1 federal fine on record totaling $7,901.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Alliance Health At Marie Esther is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1994. The facility is licensed for 78 beds, with an average of 32.7 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. This overall score reflects a 4-star health inspection rating, a 2-star quality measure rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,901.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is indicated.
Alliance Health At Marie Esther is part of the Alliance Health & Human Services chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.8. There is no indication of an ownership change within the last 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 61.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $7,901.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 78 beds with an average of 32.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Alliance Health & Human Services chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 3.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 18, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 508-485-3791 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 508-485-3791 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225619?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.