| Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing | |
| 400 Groton Road, Ayer, Massachusetts 01432 | |
| (978) 772-1704 | |
| Name | Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing |
|---|---|
| Location | 400 Groton Road, Ayer, Massachusetts |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 123 |
| Occupancy Rate | 82.44% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 225421 |
| Legal Business Name | Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing LLC |
| Ownership Type | For Profit - Limited Liability Company |
| Chain | Stern Consultants (22 nursing homes) |
| Chain Average Overall Rating | 2.5 out of 5 |
| NPI Number | 1316624141 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing LLC |
| Address | 400 Groton Rd, Ayer, MA 01432 |
| Phone Number | 978-772-1704 |
| NPI Number | 1174578082 |
| Match | Possible same name, address or phone number |
| Organization Name | The Apple Valley Limited Partnership |
| Doing Business As | Apple Valley Center |
| Address | 400 Groton Rd, Ayer, MA 01432 |
| Phone Number | 978-772-1704 |
| NPI Number | 1972785798 |
| Match | Possible same name, address or phone number |
| Organization Name | 400 Groton Road Operations LLC |
| Doing Business As | Apple Valley Center |
| Address | 400 Groton Rd, Ayer, MA 01432 |
| Phone Number | 978-772-1704 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.65 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.77 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.71 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.17 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.17 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.59 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 39.1% | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 2 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $63,034 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 2 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. F0850, Administration, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. F0825, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 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. F0887, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. F0843, Administration, Standard inspection | Minimal harm potential, widespread | Corrected by Mar 25, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 20, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 20, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 20, 2025 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Jun 21, 2024 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867, Administration, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Jun 17, 2024 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jun 17, 2024 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Actual harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 22, 2024 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Actual harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 22, 2024 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Mar 25, 2024 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Mar 25, 2024 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 25, 2024 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.81 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.49 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.43 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.04 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 42.45 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.49 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.26 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 76.89 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.36 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.88 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.33 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 51.79 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 34.06 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.86 | 15.38 |