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Knollwood Nursing Center

87 BRIARWOOD CIRCLE, WORCESTER, MA, 01606
(508) 853-6910
82 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
82
CMS facility ID
225016
Care type
Nursing home
County
Worcester
Facility name
Knollwood Nursing Center
Street address
87 BRIARWOOD CIRCLE
City / state / ZIP
Worcester, MA 01606
Phone
(508) 853-6910

About this facility — Knollwood Nursing Center

Knollwood Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 82 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 50 senior care facilities in Worcester and 341 skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Knollwood Nursing Center 27 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Bowler, Paul
Officer — since 2016
Dudley, Elaine
Operational control — since 2011
Martel, Patricia
Director — since 2016

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1970-01-07
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
5 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-12-15
Nurse staffing
4.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$511 per day (≈ $15,530/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
35% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 61% private/other
Occupancy
92% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
4% above the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
82
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-15Health inspection5 citations
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-12
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2026-01-12
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-12
F-0838
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-01-12
F-0909
D · No harm found
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected 2026-01-12
2024-08-27Health inspection8 citations
F-0641
B · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-10-11
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-10-11
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-10-11
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-11
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-10-11
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-10-11
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-11
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-11
3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (14 citations)
2023-05-09Health inspection1 citation
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-06
2025-12-15Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0222
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-01-29
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-29
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-29
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-29
2024-08-27Fire-safety inspection9 citations
E-0007
D · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2024-11-01
E-0009
D · No harm found
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2024-11-01
E-0022
D · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2024-11-01
E-0026
D · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2024-11-01
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-11-01
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-11-01
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-11-01
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-01
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-01
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 225016.

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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