Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley is an idyllic retreat nestled in the serene Foster Street, Littleton, MA, that offers nursing care and rehabilitation. Here, residents enjoy the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock, ensuring comfort and convenience. The community also features secured memory care units, ideal for residents with memory-related needs.
Ensuring residents’ well-being, the community conducts a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Prioritizing residents’ health, diverse dining options are served based on their dietary needs and preferences. The community also hosts a Parkinson’s Support group, ensuring those with the same condition find solace in a supportive environment. Residents also enjoy the community’s beautifully maintained grounds, library, and serene courtyards, creating the perfect setting for a wondrous retirement.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.
Citations
| This Facility | MA Average | vs. MA Avg |
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Total citations
| 15 | 14 | This facility has 7% more total citations than a typical Massachusetts nursing home (15 vs. MA avg 14).↑ 7% worse |
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Citations per year
| 5 | 4.7 | This facility has 6% more citations per year than a typical Massachusetts nursing home (5 vs. MA avg 4.7).↑ 6% worse |
The most recent inspection on August 14, 2025, found deficiencies related to care planning, medication management, and medication storage. Earlier inspections also identified issues with care plans, medication regimen reviews, resident dignity, supervision during meals, fall prevention, and sanitary food handling. The main themes across reports involved incomplete or untimely care plan updates and medication-related practices, including failure to act on pharmacist recommendations and proper medication storage. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, and no complaint investigations were noted. The pattern of deficiencies has been consistent over time, with similar issues appearing in multiple inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMassachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Massachusetts average 32.7
Massachusetts average 7.24
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 15 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Massachusetts average: 0.3
Massachusetts average: 1.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
97 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 0 | 57 | 23,716 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 0 | 26 | 10,400 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 2 | 18 | 5,120 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,361 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,223 | 77 | 84% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,272 | 88 | 96% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,100 | 88 | 96% | 6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,079 | 77 | 84% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,048 | 75 | 82% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,040 | 66 | 72% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 925 | 77 | 84% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 51 | 55% | 8.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 433 | 61 | 66% | 7.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 256 | 32 | 35% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 10 | 11% | 4.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 3 | 3% | 10.5 |
| Other Physician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Littleton's city center to Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley is located in Littleton, Massachusetts.
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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
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Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley's occupancy is 85.4%.
Yes — there are 78 photos of Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in the photo gallery on this page.
Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley is located at 191 Foster St., Littleton, MA 01460.
(978) 486-3512 will put you in contact with the team at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley.
Yes — Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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