All citations for Life Care Center of Andover

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 27, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 35 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2023).
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2023).
Harm to a resident
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2025).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
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 October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
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 October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
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 October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
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 October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2023).
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 October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2023).
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 October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2023).
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 October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
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 October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
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 October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).

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.