LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY — Nursing Home in BILLERICA, MA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 124 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 102.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225546 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.23 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.73 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 10, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 10, 2025
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Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Level E)Corrected — December 26, 2025
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Level E)Corrected — December 26, 2025
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Ensure 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. (Level D)Corrected — December 26, 2025
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Ensure 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. (Level D)Corrected — December 26, 2025
Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley is a 124-bed nursing home in Billerica, Massachusetts. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident day, above the Massachusetts average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Nursing coverage appears stronger than typical for the state, which can help with day-to-day care and responsiveness. A recent inspection noted deficiencies related to resident rights, assessments, care planning and incident reporting, so ask what specific corrective actions and monitoring the facility put in place to address those issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY's CMS star rating?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY reports 4.22563 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY has 124 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- NEW ENGLAND PEDIATRIC CARE — 5/5 — 0.0 mi
- SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR — 4/5 — 1.5 mi
- BELVIDERE HEALTHCARE CENTER — 3/5 — 2.8 mi
- BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY — 1/5 — 3.1 mi
- REGALCARE AT LOWELL — 1/5 — 3.5 mi
- PALM SPRINGS POST ACUTE — 4/5 — 3.7 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.