Marie Esther Health Center Inc
Nursing Home Facility
720 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, MA 01752
Marie Esther Health Center Inc is a senior care community located in Marlborough, MA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Marlborough area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (508) 485-3791.
Operated by Alliance Health & Human Services, which runs 8 communities in our directory.
With 78 beds, Marie Esther Health Center Inc is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Marlborough average about 138 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 42% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Marlborough average of roughly 67%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Marlborough average about 2.5 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 61%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 7 problems at Marie Esther Health Center Inc. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Marie Esther Health Center Inc offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 78
- Occupancy 42%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
- Annual staff turnover 61%
- Last health inspection September 2025
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