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 25 of 34 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

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

    Health citation F-0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

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

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

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

    Health citation F-0660, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

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

    Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

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.