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Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, attentive, and professional nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

26 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609150 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 25 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its clean environment and compassionate, professional staff, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation and long-term care. While the overall feedback is very positive, families should inquire about current staffing ratios and response protocols during the admissions process to ensure their loved one's needs will be met promptly.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

25 reviews on Google
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center receives high praise for its clean, well-maintained environment and a staff that is frequently described as warm, professional, and attentive. While most reviewers highlight exceptional care and a welcoming atmosphere, there are isolated reports of concerns regarding call light response times and food quality. Overall, the facility is highly regarded by families and professional partners for its compassionate approach to both rehabilitation and long-term care.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff9.0Clean10.0Activities8.0Meds5.0Memory8.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive, and professional nursing staff
  • Clean, bright, and well-maintained facility
  • Responsive and helpful administrative team
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy programs

Concerns

  • Slow response to call lights and medication requests (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.02016(1)4.02017(1)5.02018(2)1.02020(1)3.02023(4)4.42024(7)5.02025(12)

Distribution · 28 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

12%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's 5-star health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that level of care remains consistent for every resident?
  • 2I noticed some feedback regarding the timing of call light responses; could you walk me through how your team prioritizes these requests to ensure residents aren't waiting too long?
  • 3We understand that dining is a key part of daily life; what steps are you currently taking to enhance the meal experience and variety for residents?
  • 4With your strong reputation for rehabilitation therapy, how do you integrate those therapy goals into the resident's daily activity schedule?
  • 5How does your nursing team coordinate with families when there is a change in a resident's medical condition or an urgent health concern?
  • 6I see that your administrative team is very responsive; how do you encourage that same level of open communication between the nursing staff and family members?

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Key Review Excerpts

My husband was in Rehab at Lutheran and it was a very positive experience for him and for myself. ALL of the staff were courteous, respectful and most of all caring.

Rehab patient's spouse · 2024★★★★★

I can't say enough about the service my mother received at Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Worcester. They handled me with compassion and patience when I'd call with my BS because I was emotional and grieving.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My mother in law and I visited her brother in law, this week. We hadn’t been for awhile, but were blessed with the care he was given. Adrianna and another aid , had him washed, shaven and in a wheel chair to go outside.

Resident's family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 25 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.51hrs
68%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.38hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
45%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
27%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.3%
Better than Avg
Here
0.3%
US
12.1%
MA
13.7%
Worcester
13.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
MA
92.4%
Worcester
93.3%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.5%
Better than Avg
Here
14.5%
US
15.4%
MA
21.3%
Worcester
21.7%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
MA
94.8%
Worcester
95.9%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.0%
US
19.4%
MA
21.4%
Worcester
22.4%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.9%
Better than Avg
Here
12.9%
US
14.4%
MA
16.9%
Worcester
16.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.9%
Better than Avg
Here
95.9%
US
81.8%
MA
77.6%
Worcester
79.8%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.9%
Better than Avg
Here
94.9%
US
79.7%
MA
77.7%
Worcester
80.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.4%
Better than Avg
Here
1.4%
US
1.6%
MA
1.3%
Worcester
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Ascentria Care Alliance

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 1 of 5 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Ascentria Care Alliance INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Bovill, AngelaOfficer / DirectorGaylin, KarenOfficer / DirectorGoodman, RossOfficer / DirectorGreimann, GarthOfficer / DirectorJenoure, FredericOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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