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 36 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (September 1, 2023).

  2. 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 June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 21, 2022).

  3. 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 June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2022).

  4. Harm to a resident

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 21, 2022).

  5. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

  6. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

  8. 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 December 29, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

  9. 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 June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2022).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

  11. 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 June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 30, 2022).

  12. 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 June 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

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

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2024).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

  16. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 21, 2022).

  18. 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 June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 21, 2022).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2022).

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

    Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

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

    Health citation F-0886, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 21, 2022).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2024).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (September 1, 2023).

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.