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

May 28, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 74 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

    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0850, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2026).

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

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

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

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

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

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

  13. 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 May 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2026).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2025).

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

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

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

    Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2025).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2025).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

  20. 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).

  21. 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).

  22. 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).

  23. 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).

  24. 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).

  25. 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).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.