LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY
80 BOSTON ROAD, BILLERICA, MA 01862 · CCN 225546
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 124
- Avg residents/day
- 101.3
- Phone
- 9786672166
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 | 2025-12-10 | 5 | 8.9 | 9.5 | -3.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-12-04 | 17 | 10.0 | 9.8 | +7.0 worse |
| 3 | 2023-11-22 | 4 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -8.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.14 | 42.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.67 | 52.6% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.31 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $161,920
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (26)4 actual harm
- EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-08-14 · Health · corrected 2025-09-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- HF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Actual harm
- GF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Actual harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- HF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Actual harm
- DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
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.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0837Establish 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.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0838Conduct 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.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- HF0841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Actual harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-11-22 · Health · corrected 2023-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-11-22 · Health · corrected 2023-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2023-11-22 · Health · corrected 2023-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-11-22 · Health · corrected 2023-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2015-08-06 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2015-08-06 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-06 |
| FAUSTIN, MOSELINE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-05-22 |
| FINKEL, NOAH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-11-01 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-05-01 |
| JANIAK, ANDREA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-08-24 |
| 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 | — | 2015-08-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-06 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-08-06 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-08-06 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-08-06 |
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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.