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Life Care Center Of Acton

1 Great Road, Acton, MA 01720

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,614

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,571
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Life Care Center Of Acton Description

    Life Care Center Of Acton is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of West Concord, Massachusetts and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.0
    Life Care Center Of Acton
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 73 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Acton
  • Ranking in State: 474 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Food and Dining C

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness B


    Employee Reviews

    5.8
    Life Care Centers of America
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1468 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Massachusetts

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of Life Care Center of Acton present a mixed picture, with some expressing deep dissatisfaction while others praise the facility and its staff.

    Several reviewers express grave concerns about the care their family members received, citing instances of neglect, poor communication, and inadequate medical care. One reviewer describes a distressing situation where their sister, a resident, suffered from COVID-19 and other health issues without proper notification or care from the staff. Another shares frustration over the lack of attention and care for their wife, including delays in assistance and unfulfilled requests for a physical therapy plan.

    On the other hand, many reviews highlight positive experiences, praising the staff's patience, communication, and attentiveness. The admission process is described as smooth and caring, with staff members going above and beyond to ensure residents feel safe and comfortable. Families appreciate the efforts to keep them informed and involved, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, through regular updates and the use of technology to facilitate communication.

    Activities and therapy sessions are mentioned positively, with residents enjoying a variety of engagements and personalized care. The facility's efforts to create a welcoming and friendly environment are noted, with one reviewer mentioning the joy their grandmother finds in the activities offered, including visits from therapy dogs.

    Overall, while some reviews raise serious concerns about aspects of care and communication, others reflect a high level of satisfaction with the staff's dedication and the quality of care provided. Prospective residents and their families may find these varied experiences helpful in making informed decisions about Life Care Center of Acton.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    24/7 Easy Admissions

    24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Case Management


    Services

    Functional Mobility

    Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

    24-Hour Care

    On-Site Physicians

    Nursing Staff


    Activities

    Daily Activity Schedule

    Family/Resident Councils

    Full-Time, Certified Activity Director

    Community Re-Entry Program

    Reading

    Art


    Community Amenities

    24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems

    Beauty Salon And Barber Shop

    Complimentary Wireless Internet

    Flexible Visiting Hours

    Homelike Setting

    Housekeeping And Laundry Services


    Room Amenities

    Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights

    Flat-Screen TVs

    Private And Semiprivate Rooms

    Private Bathrooms

    Telephone And Cable Television Hookups


    Dining

    Certified Dietitian

    Fine Dining Program


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Visitors Allowed



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 27, 1969
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 155
    Total current residents: 108
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $45955


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2020-10-21 2020-11-06 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2020-10-21 2020-11-06 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2020-10-21 2020-11-30 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2020-10-21 2020-11-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2020-10-21 2020-11-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2020-10-21 2020-11-06 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2018-12-26 2019-01-18 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-15 2023-01-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    2022-12-15 2023-01-13 D 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.
    2022-12-15 2023-01-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    2022-12-15 2023-01-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2022-12-15 2023-01-23 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-12-15 2023-01-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2022-12-15 2023-01-13 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-12-15 2023-01-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    2022-12-15 2023-01-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-12-15 2023-01-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2022-12-15 2023-01-23 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-02-28 2020-03-20 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2020-02-28 2020-03-20 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2020-02-28 2020-03-20 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2020-02-28 2020-03-20 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2020-02-28 2020-03-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2020-02-28 2020-03-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2020-02-28 2020-03-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2020-12-08 2020-12-13 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-12-02 2020-12-13 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-07-22 2021-08-28 G Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2018-12-18 2019-01-03 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
    2018-12-18 2019-01-03 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2018-12-18 2019-01-03 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2018-12-18 2019-01-03 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2018-12-18 2019-01-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2018-12-18 2019-01-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2018-12-18 2019-01-03 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2018-12-18 2019-01-03 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2018-12-18 2019-01-03 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-12-02 $3,250
    2021-07-22 $11,300
    2021-07-22 $7,345
    2022-12-15 $35,360

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is West Concord which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 6,028 (very small town).
    • The average income is $180,805, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 31
      • Average Temperature: 53.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 120 days of rain, 28 days of snow and 215 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.41 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.28 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.63 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.0 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.7 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 165.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Trader Joe's
    0.7 miles away
    Debra's Natural Gourmet
    1.3 miles away
    Donelan's
    1.4 miles away
    Roche Brothers
    2.2 miles away
    Stop and Shop
    2.5 miles away

    Transportation

    West Concord
    1.4 miles away
    Concord
    2.8 miles away
    South Acton
    2.8 miles away
    Lincoln
    5.9 miles away
    Littleton/Route 495
    5.9 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Mass Highway Department
    0.8 miles away
    Avalon School Bus Stop
    3.5 miles away
    Nashoba Corporate Center
    5.7 miles away
    Civil Air Terminal
    5.9 miles away
    Hanscom Field Dr @ Old Bedford Rd
    6.1 miles away

    Banks

    Citizens Bank
    1.5 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.5 miles away
    Enterprise Bank
    2.0 miles away
    Middlesex Savings Bank
    2.3 miles away
    TD Bank
    2.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Emerson Hospital
    2.1 miles away
    Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
    6.9 miles away
    Westford Public Schools
    7.1 miles away
    Mass General Waltham
    9.0 miles away
    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
    10.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    West Concord Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away
    CVS/Pharmacy
    2.0 miles away
    CVS
    2.3 miles away
    Walgreen's
    2.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Concord Woods Dental Associated
    1.4 miles away
    Acton Dental Building
    2.4 miles away
    Ratti Handa DMD
    2.4 miles away
    Hershberger and Marquez
    3.8 miles away
    Glenn Jackson DMD
    3.8 miles away

    Parks

    Wetherbee Conservation Land
    0.3 miles away
    East Acton Village Green
    0.5 miles away
    Ice House Pond Area
    0.5 miles away
    Annursnac Conservation Land
    0.5 miles away
    CLCT
    0.5 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Kings Chapel
    19.4 miles away
    Old North Church
    19.5 miles away
    St. Leonard's Church
    19.5 miles away
    Oakdale Methodist Church
    20.7 miles away
    Grace Federated Church
    20.9 miles away

    Shopping

    Stow Shopping Plaza
    4.8 miles away
    Westford Post Office
    5.9 miles away
    Forge Village Post Office
    8.4 miles away
    Burlington Mall
    9.7 miles away
    Solomon Pond Mall
    13.3 miles away

    Culture

    Concord Youth Theatre
    1.4 miles away
    Wood Theatre & Arts Center
    2.6 miles away
    Amphitheater
    3.0 miles away
    51 Walden
    3.1 miles away
    Theatre III
    3.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Atlantic Sea Grill
    0.3 miles away
    Sushi House
    1.1 miles away
    Papa Razzi
    1.1 miles away
    Rapscallion Table and Tap
    1.3 miles away
    Makaha Restaurant
    1.4 miles away

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