Meadows Of Central Massachusetts (The)
Rochdale, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225668) · 135 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 13 totaling $85,733
Phone: (508) 892-6804 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Meadows Of Central Massachusetts has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
The Meadows Of Central Massachusetts reports 4.62 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS records show 13 federal fines totaling $85,733.00 for The Meadows Of Central Massachusetts, with no payment denials on record; there is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the data.
About this facility
The Meadows Of Central Massachusetts is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rochdale, Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is certified for 135 beds, with an average of 63.4 residents, and has been federally approved since March 16, 1995. The facility is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Vibra Healthcare chain, which operates 3 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its staffing rating is 4 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.61887 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56007 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7%.
Regarding its penalty record, CMS data shows 13 federal fines totaling $85,733.00. There have been no payment denials on record. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility in the data provided.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
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 an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.61887 hours per resident per day, including 0.56007 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 32.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 13 fines totaling $85,733.00, and no 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 program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 135 beds and has an average daily population of 63.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Vibra Healthcare chain, which operates 3 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 16, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5088926804 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5088926804 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225668?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.