Life Care Center of Acton

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

• Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0685 2 times since 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2025.

• Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2025.

• Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2025.

• Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2025.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2025.

• Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2025.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2025.

• Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

• Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

• Citation F0644. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

9 of 341 Massachusetts homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2023.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2023.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2023.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2023.

• Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2023.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2023.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2023.

• Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2023.

• Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2023.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2023.

• Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2023.

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