The SNF Report
Home › Facilities › Massachusetts › AYER VALLEY REHAB AND NURSING

AYER VALLEY REHAB AND NURSING

400 GROTON ROAD
AYER, MA 01432 · 9787721704 · Middlesex County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds123
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
State rank#308

By the numbers

78
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
6
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$63,034
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are trending down — 19 in the most recent cycle versus 34 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Jun 25, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0850
F — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0843
C — Cited
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0887
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0883
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0842
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0825
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0805
D — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0804
D — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0760
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0730
D — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0726
D — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0699
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0694
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0585
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0580
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0756
E — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0712
E — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0695
E — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Jan 2, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0692
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Showing the 20 most recent citations. View the full inspection record on CMS Care Compare →

More facilities in Massachusetts →

How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.