01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-03-13 | 19 | 2025-03-13 | 13 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-03-05 | 25 | 2024-03-05 | 9 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-06-16 | 34 | 2022-06-16 | 2 |
CMS CCN 2254212026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing
400 Groton Road · Ayer, MA 01432 · Middlesex County
Certified beds123CMS provider file
Recent citation rows102current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
102 rows in the current release
6 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 21 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-06-25 · HEALTHF0850Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-26 · complaint2025-03-13 · FIREE0015Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-112025-03-13 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-112025-03-13 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0694Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0695Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0699Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0726Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0730Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0756Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0804Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0805Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0825Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0843Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · HEALTHF0887Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-252025-03-13 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-112025-03-13 · FIREK0311Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-112025-03-13 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-1103 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | Fine | $53,264 | 0 |
| 2023-09-27 | Fine | $9,770 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- FRIEDMAN, SHANAIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST12% · since 10/16/2023
- BEATTY, BRITTANYIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- FRIEDMAN, BENJAMINIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- COM FAMILY TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10% · since 10/16/2023
- MILLMAN, CHAIMIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- NEWHOUSE, ERICIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- ERBLICH, AVRAHAMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- MILLMAN, CHAIMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- NEWHOUSE, ERICIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- NILSSON, CLAESIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- SHEPS, BORUCHIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- ETN FAMILY HOLDINGS LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- STERN THERAPY CONSULTANTS LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- TLCO HOLDINGS LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- BEATTY, BRITTANYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- CAMBRIDGE, JOSHUAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- ERBLICH, AVRAHAMIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
- FRIEDMAN, BENJAMINIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2023
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.65per resident day
RN hours0.77per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.17per resident day
Staff turnover58.1%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Massachusetts ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.