LIFE CARE CENTER OF NASHOBA VALLEY
191 FOSTER STREET, LITTLETON, MA 01460 · CCN 225569
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 112.1
- Phone
- 9784863512
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 | 2025-08-14 | 4 | 8.9 | 9.5 | -4.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-08-01 | 7 | 10.0 | 9.8 | -3.0 better |
| 3 | 2023-06-07 | 4 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -8.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.29 | 41.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.73 | 50.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.23 | — |
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 (15)
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-08-14 · Health · corrected 2025-09-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-08-14 · Health · corrected 2025-09-05
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.2025-08-14 · Health · corrected 2025-09-05
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.2025-08-14 · Health · corrected 2025-09-05
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.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-06-07 · Health · corrected 2023-06-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-06-07 · Health · corrected 2023-06-19
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.2023-06-07 · Health · corrected 2023-06-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-06-07 · Health · corrected 2023-06-19
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% | 2015-08-24 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2015-08-24 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-24 |
| CHURCHILL, TIMOTHY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-10-03 |
| DUNLEAVY, KRISTEN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-04-08 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-05-01 |
| KAMENS, EDWARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-10-01 |
| 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 | — | 2015-08-24 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-24 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-10-01 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-10-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-10-01 |
Other facilities in LITTLETON
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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.