Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing
Ayer, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225421) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $63,034
Phone: (978) 772-1704 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing reports total nurse staffing of 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.1%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing has 2 federal fines on record totaling $63,034.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) skilled nursing facility located in Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1990 and is licensed for 123 certified beds, with an average of 101.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $63,034.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing is part of the Stern Consultants chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 across the chain. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, per CMS data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and confirm current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, with a 58.1% nursing staff turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $63,034.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 123 certified beds and an average of 101.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Stern Consultants chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures (QM), and staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 9787721704 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9787721704 or review its full record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225421?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.