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Facility profile · CCN 175157

Life Care Center Of Andover

57 federal citations on record , including 4 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 5 federal enforcement actions totaling $71,016.

Abuse Icon 4 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
57
Total citations
48
Last 3 years
7
Actual harm+
5
Federal penalties
$71,016
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

57 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Nov 17, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.KComplaint
Nov 17, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.JComplaint
Nov 17, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint
Jun 3, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.FComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.EComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint
Mar 27, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Jun 25, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Feb 29, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint
Oct 18, 2023F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.FStandard
Oct 18, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Oct 18, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Oct 18, 2023F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.FStandard
Oct 18, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Oct 18, 2023F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.DStandard
Oct 18, 2023F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EStandard
Oct 18, 2023F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Oct 18, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Oct 18, 2023F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.FStandard
Oct 18, 2023F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.FStandard
Oct 18, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard
Oct 18, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Oct 18, 2023F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Oct 18, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Oct 18, 2023F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Oct 18, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.FStandard
Oct 18, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Oct 18, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Oct 18, 2023F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard
Oct 18, 2023F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EStandard
Oct 18, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EStandard
Oct 18, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Sep 11, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Feb 8, 2022F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Feb 8, 2022F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Feb 8, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Feb 8, 2022F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Feb 8, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Feb 8, 2022F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Feb 8, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Feb 8, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Feb 8, 2022F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 5 enforcement actions against this facility, including 5 civil money penalties totaling $71,016 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Mar 27, 2025Fine$14,924
Jun 25, 2024Fine$11,180
Feb 29, 2024Fine$14,518
Nov 15, 2023Fine$22,204
Sep 11, 2023Fine$8,190
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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