Life Care Center Of Auburn
Auburn, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225661) · 154 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $29,738
Phone: (508) 832-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Auburn has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Auburn provides 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.1%.
CMS records show Life Care Center Of Auburn has 1 federal fine totaling $29,738.00 and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation on record for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Auburn is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts. It has 154 certified beds and an average daily census of 135.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since December 1994. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $29,738.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in this data.
Life Care Center Of Auburn is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published data vintage available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Life Care Center Of Auburn is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3, and nursing turnover is 30.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $29,738.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged and there is no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 154 certified beds and an average daily census of 135.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification in December 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5088324800 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5088324800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225661?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.