LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON
ONE GREAT ROAD, ACTON, MA 01720 · CCN 225191
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 155
- Avg residents/day
- 120.5
- Phone
- 9782639101
Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Massachusetts avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-07-21 | 2 | 8.9 | 9.5 | -6.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-05-28 | 3 | 10.0 | 9.8 | -7.0 better |
| 3 | 2022-12-15 | 11 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -1.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.81 | 37.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.50 | 36.4% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.86 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (16)1 actual harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2025-07-21 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-07-21 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-05-28 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.2024-05-28 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-05-28 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2022-12-15 · Health · corrected 2023-01-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2022-12-15 · Health · corrected 2023-01-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2022-12-15 · Health · corrected 2023-01-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-12-15 · Health · corrected 2023-01-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-12-15 · Health · corrected 2023-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2022-12-15 · Health · corrected 2023-01-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-12-15 · Health · corrected 2023-01-13
Actual harm
- DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2022-12-15 · Health · corrected 2023-01-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-12-15 · Health · corrected 2023-01-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2022-12-15 · Health · corrected 2023-01-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-12-15 · Health · corrected 2023-01-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1976-01-06 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1986-09-01 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-05-01 |
| FOYE, CHRISTOPHER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-12-28 |
| KAMENS, EDWARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-04-28 |
| LAFORTUNE, KENEE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-09-12 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-04-24 |
| LONG, ZOFIA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1999-07-01 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-27 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1976-01-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2001-09-18 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-05-01 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-04-24 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 1976-01-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2001-09-18 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-04-21 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-11-02 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-08 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1976-01-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-04-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-22 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
Other facilities in ACTON
| Name | Overall | Beds |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.