Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley

Inspection history (27)

• April 23, 2026 · D

  Citation F0580

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-23 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · E

  Citation F0760

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · D

  Citation F0761

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · D

  Citation F0808

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0808 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · E

  Citation F0698

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 14, 2025 · E

  Citation F0552

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-14 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · G

  Citation F0655

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · H

  Citation F0686

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity H: pattern, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · D

  Citation F0840

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0840 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Employ 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · D

  Citation F0694

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0694 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · E

  Citation F0838

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0838 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Conduct 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · E

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · E

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · D

  Citation F0761

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · H

  Citation F0600

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity H: pattern, actual harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · E

  Citation F0837

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0837 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Establish 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · E

  Citation F0835

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0835 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · D

  Citation F0698

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · H

  Citation F0841

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0841 (CMS scope/severity H: pattern, actual harm) for Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2024 · D

  Citation F0656

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-04 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $161,920

Staffing

Latest: 4.21 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

1. Parent organization: Life Care Centers Of America, INC.

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