Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing
400 Groton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 · 9787721704 · 123 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Stern Consultants, a group operating 23 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,252,528 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.65 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.77. Weekend total: 3.17. Nursing staff turnover: 58%.
All-time on record: 80 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. | C | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-01-02 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2025-01-02 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2025-01-02 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-06-05 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-06-05 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-05 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-03-05 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Health | corrected 2024-03-22 |
| 2024-03-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2024-03-22 |
| 2024-03-05 | Have 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| 2024-03-05 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | Fine | $53,264 |
| 2023-09-27 | Fine | $9,770 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIEDMAN, SHANA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 12% | since 10/16/2023 |
| BEATTY, BRITTANY | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| COM FAMILY TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 10% | since 10/16/2023 |
| MILLMAN, CHAIM | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| NEWHOUSE, ERIC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| ERBLICH, AVRAHAM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| MILLMAN, CHAIM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| NEWHOUSE, ERIC | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| NILSSON, CLAES | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| SHEPS, BORUCH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| ETN FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| STERN THERAPY CONSULTANTS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| TLCO HOLDINGS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| BEATTY, BRITTANY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| CAMBRIDGE, JOSHUA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| ERBLICH, AVRAHAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| MILLMAN, CHAIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| NEWHOUSE, ERIC | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| NILSSON, CLAES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| PLEW, ANDREA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| SHEPS, BORUCH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225421. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.