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Life Care Center of Acton
One Great Road, Acton, MA 01720
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 155 beds, Life Care Center of Acton serves Acton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1969.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 3, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 42.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.3 | 24.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 33.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,512 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (72 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Jul 2025, 28 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×12 E ×1 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 21 Jul 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 28 May 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 28 May 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 28 May 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | B | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 15 Dec 2022 | F0700 | Try 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.9%, RNs 53.3%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.8% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.5% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1986 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2000 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Middlesex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Winchester | 123 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4.9 | — | 15 May 2024 |
| Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Stoneham | 169 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 16.0 | $16K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility | Framingham | 169 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2.4 | $9K | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Brookhaven At Lexington | Lexington | 49 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 8.2 | — | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Campion Health & Wellness, Inc | Weston | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.4 | — | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Care One At Wilmington | Wilmington | 132 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr | Bedford | 179 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 6.1 | $25K | 10 Jun 2025 |
| D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy | Lowell | 33 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 9 Apr 2024 |
All 72 facilities in Middlesex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Life Care Center of Acton been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Life Care Center of Acton been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Life Care Center of Acton compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Life Care Center of Acton?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Life Care Center of Acton last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.