Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing
400 Groton Road · Ayer, MA 01432 · 123 certified beds
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About Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing
Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing is a nursing home in Ayer, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 123 beds, the same as the Middlesex County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Stern Consultants. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 80 citations, the most recent on March 13, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.58 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (80)
Records from June 2022 to March 2025.
September 27, 2023
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2023.
September 27, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 31, 2023.
July 5, 2023
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 4, 2023.
July 5, 2023
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 4, 2023.
July 5, 2023
Tag F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 4, 2023.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0887Educate 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 16, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0700Try 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 16, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 16, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 26, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 21, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 21, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 26, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2022.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $63,034
March 5, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $53,264 against this nursing home on March 5, 2024.
September 27, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,770 against this nursing home on September 27, 2023.
Staffing
3.58 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Stern Consultants, a chain of 22 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.7 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.4 for staffing, 3.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Massachusetts.
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