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Life Care Center Of Acton
1 Great Road, Acton, MA 01720
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This detailed information was obtained directly from the Admissions at Life Care Center Of Acton via email on Feb. 2, 2024.
At this time, we do have a waitlist for long-term care.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Life Care Center of Acton present a mixed picture, with some expressing deep dissatisfaction while others praise the facility and its staff.
Several reviewers express grave concerns about the care their family members received, citing instances of neglect, poor communication, and inadequate medical care. One reviewer describes a distressing situation where their sister, a resident, suffered from COVID-19 and other health issues without proper notification or care from the staff. Another shares frustration over the lack of attention and care for their wife, including delays in assistance and unfulfilled requests for a physical therapy plan.
On the other hand, many reviews highlight positive experiences, praising the staff's patience, communication, and attentiveness. The admission process is described as smooth and caring, with staff members going above and beyond to ensure residents feel safe and comfortable. Families appreciate the efforts to keep them informed and involved, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, through regular updates and the use of technology to facilitate communication.
Activities and therapy sessions are mentioned positively, with residents enjoying a variety of engagements and personalized care. The facility's efforts to create a welcoming and friendly environment are noted, with one reviewer mentioning the joy their grandmother finds in the activities offered, including visits from therapy dogs.
Overall, while some reviews raise serious concerns about aspects of care and communication, others reflect a high level of satisfaction with the staff's dedication and the quality of care provided. Prospective residents and their families may find these varied experiences helpful in making informed decisions about Life Care Center of Acton.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 27, 1969
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 155
Total current residents: 108
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $45955
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-06 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-06 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-06 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-12-26 | 2019-01-18 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-23 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2020-12-08 | 2020-12-13 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-12-02 | 2020-12-13 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-28 | G | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. |
| 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-12-02 | $3,250 |
| 2021-07-22 | $11,300 |
| 2021-07-22 | $7,345 |
| 2022-12-15 | $35,360 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is West Concord which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 6,028 (very small town).
- The average income is $180,805, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 31
- Average Temperature: 53.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 120 days of rain, 28 days of snow and 215 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year
- The crime rate is 1.41 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.28 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.63 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.0 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.7 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Trader Joe's
0.7 miles awayDebra's Natural Gourmet
1.3 miles awayDonelan's
1.4 miles awayRoche Brothers
2.2 miles awayStop and Shop
2.5 miles awayTransportation
West Concord
1.4 miles awayConcord
2.8 miles awaySouth Acton
2.8 miles awayLincoln
5.9 miles awayLittleton/Route 495
5.9 miles awayBus Stations
Mass Highway Department
0.8 miles awayAvalon School Bus Stop
3.5 miles awayNashoba Corporate Center
5.7 miles awayCivil Air Terminal
5.9 miles awayHanscom Field Dr @ Old Bedford Rd
6.1 miles awayBanks
Citizens Bank
1.5 miles awayBank of America
1.5 miles awayEnterprise Bank
2.0 miles awayMiddlesex Savings Bank
2.3 miles awayTD Bank
2.3 miles awayHospitals
Emerson Hospital
2.1 miles awayEdith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
6.9 miles awayWestford Public Schools
7.1 miles awayMass General Waltham
9.0 miles awayLahey Hospital & Medical Center
10.2 miles awayPharmacies
West Concord Pharmacy
1.4 miles awayCVS/Pharmacy
2.0 miles awayCVS
2.3 miles awayWalgreen's
2.9 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.9 miles awayDentists
Concord Woods Dental Associated
1.4 miles awayActon Dental Building
2.4 miles awayRatti Handa DMD
2.4 miles awayHershberger and Marquez
3.8 miles awayGlenn Jackson DMD
3.8 miles awayParks
Wetherbee Conservation Land
0.3 miles awayEast Acton Village Green
0.5 miles awayIce House Pond Area
0.5 miles awayAnnursnac Conservation Land
0.5 miles awayCLCT
0.5 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Kings Chapel
19.4 miles awayOld North Church
19.5 miles awaySt. Leonard's Church
19.5 miles awayOakdale Methodist Church
20.7 miles awayGrace Federated Church
20.9 miles awayShopping
Stow Shopping Plaza
4.8 miles awayWestford Post Office
5.9 miles awayForge Village Post Office
8.4 miles awayBurlington Mall
9.7 miles awaySolomon Pond Mall
13.3 miles awayCulture
Concord Youth Theatre
1.4 miles awayWood Theatre & Arts Center
2.6 miles awayAmphitheater
3.0 miles away51 Walden
3.1 miles awayTheatre III
3.5 miles awayRestaurants
Atlantic Sea Grill
0.3 miles awaySushi House
1.1 miles awayPapa Razzi
1.1 miles awayRapscallion Table and Tap
1.3 miles awayMakaha Restaurant
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