Total health inspections
4
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley
Nursing Home in Middlesex County
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley
Nursing Home in Middlesex County
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Peacefully surrounded by lush trees in Boston Road, North Billerica, MA, Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley is an outstanding community that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Here, residents keep peace of mind with the community’s comprehensive care services tailored to their unique needs and preferences. With a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7, residents receive the highest quality of care and assistance, ensuring their comfort and safety.
Residents are also encouraged to enjoy a variety of recreational activities and social events to keep them active and socially engaged. The community also offers fall prevention, wound care, medication management, post-surgical care, and therapy services, to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. Mealtimes also foster comfort and meet dietary needs, with delightful and nutritious meals. Make the most out of your best years surrounded by the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and cozy spaces.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 18th out of 58 homes in Massachusetts.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 18th out of 58 homes in Massachusetts.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 14m per day
Rank #18 / 58Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 58 homes in Massachusetts.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 58 Massachusetts SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Massachusetts avg
+8%
Standout metric
Physical Therapist is +25% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 40m per day | ▲ 3% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 55m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 58m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 33m per day | ▲ 12% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 46m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 5m per day | ▲ 25% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 27m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85.8%
Rank #28 / 59Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 59 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its statewide rank out of 59. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
96 days
Occupancy rate
85.8%
Rank #28 / 59Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 59 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its statewide rank out of 59. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
96 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
23 days
Private pay
18% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
35% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$22.5M
Operating loss
-$1.1M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$22.5M Rank #23 / 60Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 60 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Massachusetts SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$1.1M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #33 / 60Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 60 homes in Massachusetts.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$8.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #33 / 60Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 60 homes in Massachusetts.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$23.6M
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #34 / 55Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 55 homes in Massachusetts.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Types of Care at Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley
Nursing Home
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
31
Rank #38 / 57Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 57 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Massachusetts state average, with a ranking across all 57 MA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
Massachusetts average 32.7
Citations per inspection
7.75
Rank #42 / 57Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 57 homes in Massachusetts.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Massachusetts mean across 57 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
Massachusetts average 7.24
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
30 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
30 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Aug 14, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Aug 14, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 22, 2023
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 22, 2023
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 22, 2023
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 22, 2023
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Nov 22, 2023
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Nov 22, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Financial Assistance for
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Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley is located in Billerica, Massachusetts.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
158
Employees
138
Contractors
20
Staff to resident ratio
1.39:1
19% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average ratio: 1.70:1
Avg staff/day
65
Average shift
8.2 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 7.9 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
48,274
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
23
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
24
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
63
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
2.4%
1,166 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 9
Licensed Practical Nurse: 5
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5
Other Physician: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 0 | 63 | 24,285 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 5 | 24 | 8,346 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 9 | 23 | 4,385 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2,598 | 91 | 100% | 6.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,972 | 72 | 79% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,457 | 88 | 97% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 930 | 69 | 76% | 8.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 789 | 66 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 489 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 482 | 58 | 64% | 8.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 297 | 39 | 43% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 258 | 42 | 46% | 5.9 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 253 | 34 | 37% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 137 | 20 | 22% | 6.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 51 | 9 | 10% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 6 | 7% | 6.2 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
63 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
23 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
14 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
79%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
97%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
76%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
73%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
69%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
71%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
63%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
43%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
46%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days
37%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
22%
5 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
10%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
7%
1 Other Physician
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
114
Medicare
18
15.8% of residents
Medicaid
85
74.6% of residents
Private pay or other
11
9.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.1
50% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.2
39% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.3%
56% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.8%
70% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 19.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.7%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
25% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
15% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
34% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.4%
35% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
24.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
24.3%
127% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.6%
6% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
8% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.73
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.73
7% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.86
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.39
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.39
10% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.54
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
30% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
30% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
29% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
30.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
30.1%
17% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 25.8%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.0%
24% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 11.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.0%
288% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
75.7%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
75.7%
41% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.3%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.3%
5% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$272K
278% higher than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: $72K
Number of fines
1
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$272K
Massachusetts average
$72K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Dec 4, 2024 · $272K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 4, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 4, 2024
$272K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
85.8%
↑ 4.1pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$1.1M
↓ ~$1.0M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$11.4M
↑ ~$1.4M vs 2023
Profit Margin
-5.1%
↓ 4.6pp vs 2023
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