Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley

80 BOSTON ROAD, BILLERICA, MA 01862 · CCN 225546 · 124 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 4 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-12-04 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity H)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2024-12-04 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity H)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-12-04 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0841, severity H)

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Designate 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 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0655, severity G)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.75

state median 3.36

Weekend staffing gap

−7%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.43

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

39%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $161,920 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-12-04	Fine	$161,920

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Desert Cove Nursing Center (CHANDLER, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
PAYSON CARE CENTER (PAYSON, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
MI CASA NURSING CENTER (MESA, AZ) — CMS overall3 of 5
Life Care Center of North Glendale (GLENDALE, AZ) — CMS overall5 of 5
Life Care Center Of Yuma (YUMA, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA (SIERRA VISTA, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON (TUCSON, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
Heritage Health Care Center (GLOBE, AZ) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 4 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 23

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-04-23	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-10	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-12-10	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-12-10	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-10	F0808	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-14	F0552	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	H	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0655	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	H	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0694	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0726	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0835	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0837	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0838	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0840	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0841	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	H	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0865	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-12-04	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-22	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-22	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-22	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-22	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley, BILLERICA” at medicare.gov/care-compare.