New England Pediatric Care
78 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA 01862
New England Pediatric Care is a nursing home in North Billerica, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 1, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since April 9, 20244 (Massachusetts average 28)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 8.1 to 5.6 hours per resident per day.
Fire safety inspection on April 1, 2026
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 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 June 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0311 2 times since 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 June 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 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 June 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2024.
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 June 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 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 June 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2025.
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 June 9, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on March 20, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.
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 May 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on March 20, 2025
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 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 May 4, 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 May 4, 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 May 4, 2025.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2025.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2025.
Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2025.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on April 9, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 May 3, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on April 9, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 May 7, 2024.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Listing
This home now appears in CMS data.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (978) 667-5123
- Last standard health inspection
- April 1, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day, on average
- 73.1
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- New England Long-Term Care INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (4 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- TUFTS-MEDICAL CENTER, PARENT INC.5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 11/15/1985
- TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER PARENT INC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 10/01/2014
- TUFTS-MEDICAL CENTER, PARENT INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/15/1985
- MAZERALL, LAURENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/07/2021
Questions
When was New England Pediatric Care last inspected?
CMS lists April 1, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does New England Pediatric Care have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since April 9, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has New England Pediatric Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of New England Pediatric Care?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is New England Pediatric Care a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.