Life Care Center of Acton
One Great Road · Acton, MA · 01720 · 9782639101
155 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.43 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 28, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G December 15, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225191 · certified since October 27, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.