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 26 to 38 of 38 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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 June 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2023).

  11. 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 June 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2023).

  12. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2023).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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