Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley
Billerica, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225546) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $161,920
Phone: (978) 667-2166 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of about 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley reports total nurse staffing of about 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley has 1 federal fine on record totaling $161,920.00, 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
Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, certified since March 1992. It is a for-profit facility organized as a limited liability company, with 124 certified beds and an average daily census of 111.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $161,920.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location based on the data provided.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
Data source: CMS 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?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with 38.8% nursing turnover and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $161,920.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 124 certified beds with an average daily census of 111.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 15, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9786672166 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9786672166 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225546?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.