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Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.
Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.75. Adjusted RN hours: 0.65. Case-mix total: 4.18. Case-mix index: 1.529.
Total nursing staff turnover: 38.8%. RN turnover: 52.4%. Administrators who left: 0.
Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
CMS reports 1 fine totaling $161,920, and 0 payment denials.
| Date | Type | Amount or days |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2024 | Fine | $161,920 |
Cycle 1 standard survey: December 10, 2025. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 5. Cycle 1 total health score: 28.
Cycle 2 standard survey: December 4, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 18. Total weighted health survey score: 76.75.
Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
The Health Deficiencies file lists 27 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 4 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 18, 2026 |
4 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 26, 2025 |
| F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 26, 2025 |
| F761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 26, 2025 |
| F808 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 26, 2025 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 5, 2025 |
17 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | H: pattern, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | H: pattern, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | H: pattern, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F837 | 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. Administration Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F838 | 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. Administration Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F840 | 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. Administration Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
| F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 2, 2025 |
4 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 12, 2023 |
| F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 12, 2023 |
| F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 12, 2023 |
| F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 12, 2023 |
Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley has an overall rating of 2 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3, and the quality measure rating is 4.
The Health Deficiencies file lists 27 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 4 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).
CMS reports 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.71 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.