BILLERICA, MA 01862
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 225546 · 124 beds
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY is a Medicare-certified nursing home in BILLERICA, MA (CMS Certification Number 225546). CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 27 health deficiencies, including 4 serious deficiency flags. The most recent survey date on record is April 23, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $162K across 1 fine. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 27 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | April 23, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 4 |
| Harm citations | 4 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $162K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.71 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 4.09 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Chain / affiliated entity: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 194 facilities in the current extract.