CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2250382026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Life Care Center Of Leominster

370 West Street · Leominster, MA 01453 · Worcester County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds133CMS provider file
Recent citation rows24current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current 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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-2172025-08-214
Cycle 22024-07-0152024-07-010
Cycle 32023-02-0282023-02-020
02 / CITATION DETAIL

24 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 1 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-29 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-26 · complaint
2025-08-21 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-05
2025-08-21 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-05
2025-08-21 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2025-09-05
2025-08-21 · HEALTHF0849Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-05
2025-08-21 · HEALTHF0883Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2025-09-05
2025-08-21 · HEALTHF0908Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-05
2025-08-21 · FIREK0211Severity F · widespread; 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 · 2025-09-12
2025-08-21 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-08-21 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-08-21 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2024-07-01 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-31
2024-07-01 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-31
2024-07-01 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2024-07-31
2024-07-01 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-31
2024-07-01 · 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 · 2024-07-31
2023-02-02 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-24
2023-02-02 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-24
2023-02-02 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-24
2023-02-02 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-24
2023-02-02 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-24
2023-02-02 · 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 · 2023-02-24
2023-02-02 · 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 · 2023-02-24
2023-02-02 · HEALTHF0886Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-24
03 / 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.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • FAIRLAWN MEDICAL, INC.Organization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/19/2004
  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/19/2004
  • LONG, ZOFIAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2005
  • MAGUE, SAMANTHAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/21/2022
  • PINNOCK, TRACYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/12/2024
  • FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2021
  • LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
  • SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2005
  • CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2005
  • FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/02/2020
  • HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2005
  • LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
  • SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
  • THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2005
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2005
  • FAIRLAWN MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2005
  • FAIRLAWN MEDICAL, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/15/2019

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 hours4.02per resident day
RN hours0.32per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.55per resident day
Staff turnover42.9%CMS reported field
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