Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around October 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Life Care Center Of Acton during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not perform Legionella water testing as required by its Water Management Program, with both the Maintenance Director and Administrator unaware of testing status or results, resulting in a lapse in infection prevention and control.
The facility failed to provide appropriate mental health services for two residents with documented mental health concerns. One resident expressed suicidal ideation, but the facility did not follow its Suicide Precautions policy. Another resident with multiple depressive symptoms did not receive timely behavioral health services. These deficiencies highlight the facility's failure to adhere to its policies for managing residents with mental health concerns.
The facility failed to offer the Pneumococcal Vaccination to two residents, putting them at risk for developing facility-acquired pneumonia. One resident had not been offered an updated vaccination since 2016, and another had no record of being offered or receiving any Pneumococcal Vaccination since admission in 2019.
The facility failed to submit a Level II PASRR evaluation for a resident who exhibited significant behavioral and psychiatric changes, including exit-seeking behavior, verbal and physical outbursts, and threats to a roommate. Despite these changes, the required PASRR Level II screen request was not submitted, as acknowledged by the social worker.
Failure to Conduct Required Legionella Water Testing
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain its infection prevention and control program by not conducting required Legionella water testing as outlined in its Water Management Program. The program specified that Legionella testing should occur quarterly or annually, and that water samples should be tested and results kept within guidelines. Record review and staff interviews revealed that the Maintenance Director, who was responsible for the Water Management Program, had not ensured that Legionella testing was performed as required and was unaware if the town conducted such testing. Additionally, the Administrator was not aware of whether Legionella testing had been completed or if any results were available at the time of the survey.
Failure to Provide Mental Health Services
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide appropriate mental health services for two residents with documented mental health concerns. For one resident with a history of depression and metabolic encephalopathy, the facility did not follow its Suicide Precautions policy after the resident expressed suicidal ideation. Specifically, the facility did not complete the required P4 Suicidality Screener, notify the Director of Nursing, Executive Director, and attending physician, inform the resident's responsible party, refer the resident to a mental health provider, or update the care plan to address the resident's behavior. Interviews with social workers confirmed that the necessary steps were not taken according to the facility's policy. Another resident with diagnoses including Parkinson's, Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar type, and Delusional Disorder expressed multiple depressive symptoms during a comprehensive assessment. Despite the resident's reports of feeling depressed, sad, and crying frequently, the facility did not provide timely behavioral health services. The resident's care plan included interventions for psychotropic medication management and consultation with behavioral health services, but no additional referral was made after the resident expressed increased symptoms of depression and feelings of isolation. The resident was not evaluated by behavioral health services until several weeks after the initial assessment indicating increased depressive symptoms. These deficiencies highlight the facility's failure to adhere to its policies for managing residents with mental health concerns, resulting in inadequate mental health support and services for the affected residents. The lack of timely and appropriate interventions for residents expressing suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms demonstrates a significant lapse in the facility's duty to provide necessary mental health care.
Failure to Offer Pneumococcal Vaccinations
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to offer the Pneumococcal Vaccination as recommended to two residents, putting them at risk for developing facility-acquired pneumonia. Specifically, Resident #2, who was admitted in May 2016 and over the age of 65, had received the Prevnar-13 (PCV13) Pneumococcal Vaccine on 6/23/2016. However, there was no indication in the medical record that Resident #2 had been offered, received, or declined an updated Pneumococcal Vaccination since then, despite the CDC's recommendation for a follow-up vaccination after five years. Similarly, Resident #50, admitted in May 2019 and also over the age of 65, had no history of receiving, being offered, or refusing any Pneumococcal Vaccination. The Immunization Report and the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS) Vaccine Administration Record both confirmed the absence of any pneumococcal vaccination for Resident #50. The Infection Preventionist (IP) acknowledged the process of obtaining consent for vaccinations upon admission but could not provide evidence that these residents had been offered or received the necessary vaccinations.
Failure to Submit Level II PASRR Evaluation for Resident with Behavioral Changes
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure a Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) evaluation was submitted for a resident who demonstrated an increase in behavioral, psychiatric, and mood-related symptoms. The resident, admitted in February 2023 with diagnoses including Unspecified Psychosis, had a Level I PASRR screen indicating no need for a Level II evaluation. However, subsequent social services progress notes documented significant behavioral changes, including exit-seeking behavior, verbal and physical outbursts, and threats to a roommate, which led to hospitalizations for psychiatric evaluations. Despite these significant changes, the facility did not update and submit the PASRR Level I evaluation for a Level II review as required. The facility's policy mandates notifying the appropriate State Mental Health authority when a resident with a mental disorder experiences a significant change in their condition. The social worker acknowledged that a PASRR Level II screen request should have been submitted but was not. This oversight resulted in the failure to provide the necessary specialized services for the resident, as identified by the comprehensive Level II PASRR evaluation.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Rivercrest Long Term Care | 4 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Care One At Concord | 4.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Life Care Center Of Nashoba Valley | 4.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 8 | 0 |
| Westford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 5.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | 6.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 9 | 0 |
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