Knollwood Nursing Center
Nursing Home Facility
87 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606
Knollwood Nursing Center is a senior care community located in Worcester, MA. It provides nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Worcester area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (508) 853-6910.
With 82 beds, Knollwood Nursing Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Worcester average about 133 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 94% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Worcester average of roughly 83%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Worcester average about 3.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Worcester average about 3.6 hours.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Knollwood Nursing Center. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
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
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
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.
Knollwood Nursing Center offers nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 82
- Occupancy 94%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
- Last health inspection December 2025
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