Nursing HomeMedicaid Medicare 5-star

Lydia Taft House

Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise high-quality physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.

60 Quaker Highway, Uxbridge, MA 01569|53 beds|Licensed & active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.0/5

based on 17 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Lydia Taft House has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: high-quality physical and occupational therapy and compassionate and attentive regular nursing staff. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Google Reviews

21 public Google reviews available

Lydia Taft House receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility for its high-quality rehabilitation services and compassionate, attentive nursing staff. However, there are serious, recurring allegations regarding management responsiveness, inconsistent staffing levels, and poor care standards that have led to extreme dissatisfaction among some families.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

High-quality physical and occupational therapy
Compassionate and attentive regular nursing staff
Welcoming, home-like environment
Effective post-surgery recovery care

Concerns

Understaffing and reliance on agency staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Management unresponsiveness and lack of oversight (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Allegations of neglect and poor resident care standards (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 21 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

53%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the facility's strong focus on post-surgery recovery, how do you coordinate the physical and occupational therapy plans with the regular nursing staff to ensure consistent progress?
2I noticed that you engage with feedback online; what is your current process for families to communicate concerns directly to management to ensure they are addressed promptly?
3To maintain the high-quality care reflected in your 5-star CMS ratings, how do you ensure that agency staff are fully integrated into the facility's culture and standard of care when they are on-site?
4What specific steps are taken to ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention throughout the day, especially during shift changes?
5Could you walk me through a typical daily activity schedule and how you tailor these programs to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for notifying family members and ensuring they are kept in the loop throughout the care process?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The physical therapy, occupational therapy and nursing staff were so exceptional and experienced that he chose to return last week to recover from his second knee replacement.”

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

“The post surgery care was outstanding; they were attentive, compassionate and very caring. The rehabilitation and necessary physical and occupational therapies went well and I was very happy with the results.”

Rehab patient · 2018★★★★★

“Lydia Taft House offers a truly home-like setting where staff treat residents as if they were their own family. The caregivers are wonderful—attentive, compassionate, and always eager to help.”

Family member · 2026★★★★★

Source: 21 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

0.80hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

4.03hrs

98%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

32%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

33%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating

3/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility32.8%

Worse than Avg

Here

32.8%

14.4%

16.9%

Worcester

15.9%

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility29.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

29.1%

15.3%

16.4%

Worcester

15.7%

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.1%

13.7%

Worcester

13.3%

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

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

92.4%

Worcester

94.7%

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility14.6%

Better than Avg

Here

14.6%

19.5%

19.4%

Worcester

21.1%

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

95.5%

94.8%

Worcester

96.4%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility89.2%

Better than Avg

Here

89.2%

81.8%

77.6%

Worcester

81.0%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility87.3%

Better than Avg

Here

87.3%

79.8%

77.7%

Worcester

81.6%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.7%

Better than Avg

Here

0.7%

1.6%

1.3%

Worcester

1.4%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

14findings in history

Latest survey: 0 · well below MA avg (8.9)

Lydia Taft House shows a concerning pattern of recurring generator and emergency power deficiencies appearing across all three surveys from 2023 to 2025, suggesting persistent infrastructure problems. The facility has also had repeated issues with infection control, emergency preparedness, and fire safety systems. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated generator problems indicate ongoing challenges with maintaining critical backup power systems essential for resident safety.

Sep 4, 2025Routine2 findings

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Aug 2, 2024Routine3 findings

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

May 3, 2023Routine9 findings

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0885Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0886Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

0685Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0041Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lydia Taft House

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Rehabilitation Associates

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 1 of 6 (Highest rating)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Thisse, Nicholas

Owner

100%

Key personnel

Thisse, PeterOfficer / DirectorRehabilitation Associates INCManagerLacke, AnthonyManager

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

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(508) 278-9500

rehabassociates.com

60 Quaker Highway

Uxbridge, MA 01569

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References & Resources

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Google Reviews

17 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

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