Lydia Taft House
Scout 94Uxbridge, MA · 53 beds
5.0CMS rating
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Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
26 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609 · Worcester County
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center is a contracted veterans nursing home providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation in Worcester, MA.
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 68% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Worcester's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Worcester, MA, with 150 certified beds and an average of about 102 residents per day. It operates as part of the Ascentria Care Alliance network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.38 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.51 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.38 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Worcester for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 150
- Avg. residents/day
- 102
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Ascentria Care Alliance
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225379
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $13,310–$16,580/mo (median $14,540) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Worcester prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.38
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.51
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.6%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 0
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-22
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Concierge services
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
26 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
How much does Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center cost?
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Worcester, MA area typically runs $13,310–$16,580 per month (median $14,540, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center?
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center has 0 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center have availability?
Typically 68% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center offer?
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 150 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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