Starfile / Massachusetts

AYER VALLEY REHAB AND NURSING

400 GROTON ROAD, AYER, MA 01432 · CCN 225421

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$72,804

Number of fines

3

Number of penalties

3

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

STERN CONSULTANTS

Facilities in chain

22

Chain avg overall

2.60 / 5

Inspection citations (81)7 actual harm

1. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0585Honor 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.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. CF0843Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for minimal harm

16. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-01-02 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-01-02 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-01-02 · Health · corrected 2025-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. GF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-22

    Actual harm

27. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. BF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for minimal harm

29. EF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-22

    Actual harm

35. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. FF0727Have 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.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-05 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. FF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. EF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. CF0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for minimal harm

56. FF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. CF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for minimal harm

59. CF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2023-12-29 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for minimal harm

60. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Actual harm

61. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0761Ensure 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.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-10-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. GF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2023-07-05 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04

    Actual harm

64. DF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2023-07-05 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-07-05 · Health · corrected 2023-08-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2023-04-11 · Health · corrected 2023-05-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. GF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-07-21

    Actual harm

68. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-07-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-07-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-08-16

    Actual harm

71. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-07-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. GF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-07-21

    Actual harm

73. DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-07-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-07-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-07-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-07-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. DF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-08-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-08-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-08-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. EF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-07-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. DF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2022-06-16 · Health · corrected 2022-08-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Other facilities in AYER

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.