Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    300 Barber Ave, Worcester, MA, 01606
    3.8 · 30 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Caring staff but safety concerns

    I placed my mom here and overall I'm grateful - the staff (especially Mili and Nurse Amber, admissions team Mary and Brianna, and nurse Renee) are kind, hospitable and attentive, rooms are bright with good storage, dining is private with menu choices, the grounds and activities (live music, therapy, events) feel like home, and PT/nursing care is excellent. That said, management and safety need urgent fixes: I've seen poor communication, delays/missed meds and checks, unsecured medications, and inconsistent kitchen/laundry practices. Caregivers are phenomenal and loving, but I recommend this facility only with caution until administration addresses those serious issues.

    Pricing

    Schedule a Tour

    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.80 · 30 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • Caring, attentive, and courteous nursing and caregiving staff
    • Strong privacy protections and discreet staff behavior
    • Immaculate, odor-free facilities and well-kept appearance
    • Homemade, appetizing meals and efforts to promote balanced nutrition
    • Welcoming lobby with refreshments (water and coffee) and a bright, homey atmosphere
    • Beautiful grounds including garden and gazebo and an on-site chapel with icons
    • Effective, recovery-focused physical and occupational therapy
    • Family-like atmosphere with long-tenured, dedicated staff
    • Helpful and responsive admissions team (named staff praised: Mary, Brianna)
    • Specific nursing staff praised by name (Renee, Mili, Nurse Amber)
    • Ongoing renovations and facility improvements (repainting, ceiling tiles)
    • Regular activities and events (music, bingo, art, live summer bands) and monthly events
    • Private dining options with menu ordering and neat dining area
    • Quick response to spills and immediate resident protection/clean-up
    • Many families highly recommend the facility and report positive recovery outcomes

    Cons

    • Reported management problems, poor communication, and inconsistency in oversight
    • Serious medication safety concerns in some reports (unattended meds, unsecured narcotics)
    • Delays in clinical care: insulin/sugar checks, pain medication administration
    • Failures to follow physician orders and missed scheduled appointments
    • Inconsistent kitchen/food service quality reported by some (mismanaged kitchen)
    • Laundry issues and reports of missing clothing despite labeling
    • Some reports of staff quality concerns and decline in standards over time
    • Difficulty obtaining water or timely basic assistance in a few reports
    • TV equipment or entertainment systems need improvement
    • Some reviewers described short-stay, severe negative experiences (felt unsafe)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans positive with several recurring strengths balanced by a set of notable and sometimes serious concerns. Many reviewers emphasize outstanding, compassionate caregiving and strong rehabilitation services; these reports highlight respectful, discreet staff, effective physical and occupational therapy, quick on-the-floor response, and a family-like atmosphere that makes residents and families feel comfortable and supported. The facility’s cleanliness, lack of odor, attractive grounds (garden, gazebo), and the presence of an on-site chapel are repeatedly praised, as are home-made meals and efforts to provide balanced nutrition. Admissions and specific staff members (Mary, Brianna on admissions; nurses Renee, Mili, and Nurse Amber) receive multiple positive mentions, reinforcing the perception that many staff go above and beyond and that some families consider Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center highly recommendable.

    Care quality and therapy are among the most frequently praised aspects. Numerous reviewers describe phenomenal care, recovery-focused rehabilitation, and effective occupational and physical therapy that enabled returns to assisted living or home. Many accounts stress the kindness of aides and nurses, long-tenured staff relationships, and an overall environment that feels like home. Activities programming is seen as a strength as well: regular and stimulating activities (music, bingo, art), monthly events, and summer live bands are noted as enhancing resident life. The facility’s atmosphere—from a welcoming lobby with refreshments to bright rooms, private dining options, and a neat appearance—supports these positive impressions for many families.

    However, a consequential minority of reviews report significant failures in management, clinical processes, and operations that cannot be overlooked. Several reviewers describe management shortcomings such as poor communication, mismanagement, and an overall decline in quality over time. More seriously, there are explicit safety-related allegations: unattended medications left on a chair, narcotics left unsecured, and reports of delayed insulin/sugar checks and long waits for pain medication. Other clinical lapses include missed physician orders and missed scheduled appointments that required family intervention. These are specific, high-impact concerns that point to variability in practice and suggest episodes where patient safety and proper clinical protocols were not consistently followed.

    Operational inconsistencies appear in supporting services as well. While many reviewers praise the kitchen and homemade meals, a subset reports a mismanaged kitchen and unprofessional behavior from kitchen staff. Laundry and personal belongings management has mixed reviews: some call the laundry service "so-so," and there are reports of clothing disappearing despite being labeled, which required management notification and even relocation in at least one case. Additional smaller but recurrent issues include problems with TVs or entertainment systems and occasional difficulties obtaining basic needs (e.g., water) promptly.

    In summary, Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center presents a clear pattern of strong person-centered caregiving, effective rehabilitation services, well-maintained grounds, and an atmosphere that many residents and families find comforting and home-like. These strengths are reinforced by specific praise for therapists, nurses, admissions staff, and ongoing facility improvements. At the same time, multiple reviews describe inconsistent management, lapses in clinical safety and medication handling, communication failures, and occasional operational problems (kitchen, laundry, entertainment). The combined picture is one of a facility that can provide excellent care and a positive resident experience, but with variability that has in some instances led to serious safety concerns and family distress. Prospective families and referral sources should weigh the positive reports of skilled, caring staff and strong rehab outcomes against the documented clinical and managerial lapses; when considering placement, it would be prudent to ask about medication safety protocols, staff training and turnover, complaint resolution procedures, laundry controls, and how management addresses the specific incidents cited in reviews.

    Location

    Map showing location of Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    About Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits at 300 Barber Ave in Worcester and serves people needing both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, which means folks can come here if they're recovering from surgery, an illness, or need ongoing help with daily life, and the center holds a Skilled Nursing Home License so you know they follow certain standards for care. The place has 113 beds, offering both private and semi-private rooms, and keeps things feeling more like home with cheerful lounge areas, gardens, an outdoor pavilion, and spaces set aside for hobbies like arts and crafts, music activities, tabletop games, and horticultural touches, plus a therapy dog named Nova that everyone seems to like. Residents get access to cable TV, WiFi, and phone service, and there's a fully equipped kitchen for practicing homemaking skills and bathrooms built with adaptive equipment if you need to learn how to stay safer after an injury. Therapy's available seven days a week with folks trained in different methods like TENS electrical stimulation, diathermy, and ultrasound, and they cover physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, and respiratory therapy too, all meant to help people get stronger or stay independent as long as possible. There's a nurse on staff part-time and someone available around the clock, plus personal care assistants and specialized staff, and the staff as a whole are known for being skilled and supportive, working hard to give care tailored to each person's unique needs. Holy Trinity also has a secured unit for residents who need extra help due to loss of mobility, incontinence, or safety concerns. The center offers end-of-life and hospice care when it's needed, and stays active in advocacy and policy work to protect standards and caregiver wages. Residents can use salon services, enjoy communal dining, attend religious services, participate in fitness and wellness programs, join in games, music, and recreation, and even work with an on-site pharmacy, plus there are laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance services, and general transportation is available for trips out. Families pay by check, credit card, insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare, and the place falls under the Eastern Orthodox Management, being overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors elected from parishes of the Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches of Central Massachusetts, and the staff keep up with programs to improve quality of life, such as care transition help, culture change work, flu campaigns, and training for new care assistants. Holy Trinity accepts people for both respite stays and long-term arrangements and always aims to create a safe, comfortable community where residents can keep their dignity, get personal attention, and enjoy as much independence and well-being as they can.

    People often ask...

    Nearby Communities

    • A woman in a red dress and red face mask playing the violin while another woman in a black dress plays a grand piano in a room with wooden paneled walls and abstract artwork hanging behind them.
      $15,000 – $25,000+4.8 (47)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      assisted living

      Inspīr Carnegie Hill

      1802 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10128
    • Street-level view of a multi-story brick and glass high-rise with large windows and people and cars at the sidewalk.
      $17,000 – $23,450+4.5 (31)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom • Semi-private
      assisted living, memory care

      The Apsley

      2330 Broadway, New York, NY, 10024
    • A tall, modern multi-story building with many windows reflecting sunlight, situated on a city street at sunset with people crossing the street and cars parked along the road.
      $8,900 – $15,600+4.7 (72)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care

      Sunrise at East 56th

      139 E 56th St, New York, NY, 10022
    • Tall modern high-rise with a glass and brown facade at a city street intersection.
      $10,800 – $25,500+4.4 (86)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Coterie Hudson Yards

      505 W 35th St, New York, NY, 10001
    • Front exterior view of The Bristal Assisted Living at Wayne building with a covered entrance, a white car parked under the canopy, surrounded by trees and landscaping under a blue sky with some clouds.
      $4,500+4.1 (51)
      1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Bristal Assisted Living at Wayne

      1440 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne, NJ, 07470
    • Exterior view of a senior living facility with a circular driveway, landscaped garden, benches, and a central water fountain under a partly cloudy sky.
      $4,750+4.6 (111)
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Brightview Greentree - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

      170 E Greentree Rd, Marlton, NJ, 08053

    Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

    1. 51 facilities$8,113/mo
    2. 72 facilities$6,645/mo
    3. 67 facilities$5,433/mo
    4. 25 facilities$6,110/mo
    5. 55 facilities$6,612/mo
    6. 10 facilities$6,273/mo
    7. 47 facilities$7,397/mo
    8. 39 facilities$7,397/mo
    9. 30 facilities$6,946/mo
    10. 9 facilities$5,848/mo
    11. 11 facilities$5,088/mo
    12. 15 facilities$6,318/mo
    © 2025 Mirador Living