Establishment profile
KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER
87 BRIARWOOD CIRCLE, WORCESTER, MA, 01606
Operated by Salem Community · 1 of 2 establishments
623110 — Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Summary
KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $1,875 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 74th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 359 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 66th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER appears in OSHA workplace safety and CMS nursing home enforcement records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $1,875 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 D04 IIIA2 | 1 | 1 | $1,225 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 D02 VIIA | 1 | 1 | $650 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 D04 IIIA4 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 6231 within MA. Peer group: 359 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 161 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CMS nursing-home record
CCN 225016
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare) — health-inspection deficiencies, fines, and ratings. Full nursing-home record →
CMS Care Compare deficiencies
Every Health Deficiency citation issued by CMS surveyors during this facility’s annual and complaint-triggered surveys. F-tags reference 42 CFR 483 regulatory requirements (resident rights, staffing, infection control, medication management, etc.). Scope-severity letters grade citations from A (isolated potential harm) through L (widespread immediate jeopardy); immediate-jeopardy citations are the critical signal. 14 citations across 3 surveys.
| Survey date | F-Tag | Severity | Description | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0812 | E | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0690 | D | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0838 | D | 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. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0909 | D | 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. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0804 | E | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0658 | D | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0685 | D | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0760 | D | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0812 | D | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2024 | 0641 | B | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2023 | 0842 | D | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies dataset. Standard survey citations come from routine annual inspections; complaint citations come from CMS investigations of resident or family complaints; infection control citations come from focused infection-prevention surveys. F-tag definitions are at cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-18 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $650 | |
| 2002-12-05 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $1,225 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Salem Community.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Salem Community across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Other employers in nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) within MA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- FAIRHAVEN NURSING HOMELOWELL — 2 federal enforcement records
- MARIAN MANORTAUNTON — 2 federal enforcement records
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- RADIUS DANVERS OPERATING LLCDANVERS — 2 federal enforcement records
- GOVERNOR'S CENTER RE LLCWESTFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- GOLDEN LIVING CENTERCOHASSET — 2 federal enforcement records
- WINGATE HEALTHCARE, INC.ANDOVER — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTHAMPTON REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTERNORTHAMPTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLCGARDNER — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Salem Community, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SALEM COMMUNITY CORPORATIONWORCESTER, MA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Salem Community locationsParent rollup
- Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)All employers in this industry
- Employers in MAState-wide enforcement data
- Nursing Care Facilities in MAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Salem Community, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER's OSHA violation history?
- KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $1,875 in total penalties.
- How does KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER's safety record compare to its industry?
- KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER operates in the nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.3. KNOLLWOOD NURSING CENTER's self-reported DART rate is 2.24 compared to an industry average of 4.5.