All citations for Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley

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

August 14, 2025

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

  2. 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 August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

  7. 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 August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Develop a communication plan.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 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.