LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK Review Nursing Home BILLERICA, MA

LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK
Category: Nursing Home
80 BOSTON ROAD
BILLERICA, MA 01862

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838092251

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Resident Capacity:

124

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PRICES MAY INCREASE. PLEASE CALL FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.
Reimbursement:	Medicare, Medicaid

CMS Inspection Results

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

04/23/2008 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/28/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK

Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly protected cooking facilities.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Illumination and Emergency Power
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm

02/20/2007 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Actual harm
Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

03/15/2006 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF MERRIMACK

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm