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Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
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Wachusett Manor
32 Hospital Hill Road, Gardner, MA 01440 · Worcester County
58
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 89% full (86 of 96 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gardner
Wachusett Manor is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Gardner, MA, with 96 certified beds and an average of about 86 residents per day. It operates as part of the Ephram Lahasky network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.36 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.47 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.36 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Gardner, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 96
- Avg. residents/day
- 86
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Ephram Lahasky
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225533
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
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| 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
- 3.36
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.47
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.8%
- 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)
- 7
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-09-26
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (42 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-26Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-09-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2025-09-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2025-09-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-09-26Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-06-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2025-06-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-08-13Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
Location
32 Hospital Hill Road, Gardner, 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 Wachusett Manor
How much does Wachusett Manor cost?
Wachusett Manor does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Gardner, 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 Wachusett Manor's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Wachusett Manor 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Wachusett Manor?
Staff provide about 3.36 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Wachusett Manor?
Wachusett Manor has 42 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Wachusett Manor have availability?
Typically 89% full (86 of 96 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Wachusett Manor offer?
Wachusett Manor in Gardner, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 96 beds.
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