The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON
ACTON, MA · Medicare-certified · 155 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON in Acton, MA has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and quality ratings and a 3-star staffing rating. It reported 3.92 nurse hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection concerns included pressure ulcer care, infection prevention and control, and food handling standards.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9173 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9173.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.49
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.18
- Nurse aides
- 2.25
- Weekend nursing
- 3.43
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.7%20%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.7%2.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%3.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%6.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.6%4.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5%2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.2%15.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.8%28.3%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
2%3.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—79.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.3%72.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure a resident could get needed vision and hearing services. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 685 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 125.4 residents on an average day (81% of 155 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 56 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.