Life Care Center of Leominster
370 West Street · Leominster, MA · 01453 · 9785370771
133 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2023
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225038 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.