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
Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley
Nursing Home
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
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
124
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85.8%
Residents per day (avg)
103
Occupancy rate
85.8%
Residents per day (avg)
103
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
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
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$22.5M
Operating loss
-$1.1M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$22,491,810.00
Operating loss
$-1,139,831.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
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
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
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LAROCHE, SHARI
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-
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-9%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
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-
39
FOYE, CHRISTOPHER
74.2%
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36.1%
118.50
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No
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KARGER, STEWART
95.3%
$21,481,028.00
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58.9%
124.30
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Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley
+13%
+8%
+5%
SNF
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MA 01862 (North Billerica)
124
Yes
-
40
BABB, KAREN
85.8%
$22,478,631.00
$8,092,971.00
36%
102.90
4.2401
1
31
-
+13%+8%+5%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Lasell Village
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
MA 02466 (Auburndale)
Bed Count:
38
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
VIANELLO, ALESSANDRO
CCN:
225755
Occupancy:
63.3%
Home Revenue:
$5,659,889.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,681,505.00
Payroll %:
153.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
22.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
6.8570
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
+65%
+65%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+74%
+74%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-23%
-23%
Bed Options:
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Littleton
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
LAROCHE, SHARI
CCN:
225569
Occupancy:
85.4%
Home Revenue:
$25,622,472.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,751,474.00
Payroll %:
34.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1555
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
RN share vs State Avg:
+137%
+137%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Life Care Center of Acton
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
MA 01720
Bed Count:
143
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
FOYE, CHRISTOPHER
CCN:
225191
Occupancy:
74.2%
Home Revenue:
$21,493,033.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,762,526.00
Payroll %:
36.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
118.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7257
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
16
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-28%
-28%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Belmont Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
MC
SNF
Community:
Belmont
Bed Count:
135
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
KARGER, STEWART
CCN:
225419
Occupancy:
95.3%
Home Revenue:
$21,481,028.00
Payroll Costs:
$12,647,022.00
Payroll %:
58.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
124.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7234
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
28
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+43%
+43%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
Bed Options:
Private / 2 Bed Rooms
Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
MA 01862 (North Billerica)
Bed Count:
124
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
BABB, KAREN
CCN:
225546
Occupancy:
85.8%
Home Revenue:
$22,478,631.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,092,971.00
Payroll %:
36%
Avg Residents/Day:
102.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2401
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
31
RN share vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
158
Total Staff
138
Employees
20
Contractors
48,274
Total Hours (Quarter)
65
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 7.8 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 9.3 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 8.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
112 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
17 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
16 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.4%
of total hours from contractors
1,166 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 9
Licensed Practical Nurse: 5
Other Physician: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
31
Citations per inspection
7.75
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
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
Aug 14, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Nov 22, 2023
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Nov 22, 2023
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
114
Total Residents
Medicare
18
(15.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
85
(74.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
11
(9.6%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
41
Total Specialty Beds
33.1%
of Bed Capacity
41
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
33.1%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
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
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.
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
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
-$1,139,831
↓ ~$1.0M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$11,359,841
↑ ~$1.4M vs 2023
Profit Margin
-5.1%
↓ 4.6pp vs 2023
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