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Facility profile · CCN 225546

Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley

26 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $161,920.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
26
Total citations
26
Last 3 years
4
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$161,920
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Medication & Pharmacy5 Administration5 Quality of Care4 Care Planning4 Resident Rights2

Most common F-tags at this facility

F7613 F6982 F8422 F5521 F7601

Citation history

26 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 10, 2025F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.DStandard
Dec 10, 2025F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Dec 10, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EStandard
Dec 10, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.EStandard
Aug 14, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.EComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.EComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.HComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.DComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.EComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.EComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.EComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.HComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.HComplaint
Dec 4, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Dec 4, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Dec 4, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Dec 4, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Dec 4, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Dec 4, 2024F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Dec 4, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 4, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedGStandard
Nov 22, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Nov 22, 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
Nov 22, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Nov 22, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $161,920 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Dec 4, 2024Fine$161,920—
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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