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 26 to 50 of 102 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  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.

    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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

  20. 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).

  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.

    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).

  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 June 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  23. 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).

  24. 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).

  25. 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 March 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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