All citations for Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 13, 2025

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.