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Life Care Center Of Auburn
14 Masonic Circle, Auburn, MA 01501
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Life Care Center Of Auburn Description
Life Care Center Of Auburn is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.0 miles outside the town of Auburn, 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 7.5 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Reviews:
- Several reviews express extreme disappointment with the facility, citing neglect, lack of communication, and unethical behavior.
- Family members reported instances where their loved ones were discharged without proper planning or support, leading to unsafe situations.
- Complaints about the care quality, with accusations of mistreatment and negligence leading to deteriorating health conditions or death.
- Some reviews mention issues with staff professionalism and responsiveness, including unreturned calls and unhelpful social services.
- There are allegations of discrimination and lack of care for non-English speaking residents.
- One review claims the facility is only interested in money, providing minimal therapy and care, resulting in a loved one's health decline.
- Concerns about missing valuables with no resolution or compensation from the facility.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviews praise the facility for providing excellent care, with staff described as attentive, compassionate, and professional.
- Family members appreciate the clean facilities, enjoyable meals, and the warm send-offs when residents are discharged.
- Some reviews highlight the effective communication with the care team and the successful recovery of their loved ones.
- Positive experiences include attentive end-of-life care, with staff making families feel welcomed and handling situations with dignity.
- One reviewer specifically thanked the facility for a pleasant stay during rehabilitation, planning to return for future needs.
Mixed Feedback:
- The facility has received both highly critical and highly positive reviews, indicating varied experiences among residents and their families.
- While some accuse the facility of neglect and poor management, others commend it for its exceptional care and staff professionalism.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 1, 1994
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 154
Total current residents: 137
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: 1
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $3900
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-12 | 2019-03-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2019-03-12 | 2019-04-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-03-12 | 2019-03-22 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | E | 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | D | 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-12-05 | 2023-01-04 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-04-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-09 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2021-01-13 | 2021-01-14 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2020-12-15 | 2021-01-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2020-12-15 | 2021-01-18 | D | 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. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | E | 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. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate foot care. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | 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. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | 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. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | D | 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. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-24 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-09-20 | $650 |
| 2022-12-05 | $3,250 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2022-12-05 | 2 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Auburn which is 2.0 miles away and has a population of 16,724 (small town).
- The average income is $78,597, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 29
- Average Temperature: 51.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 135 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 186 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.57 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.45 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.32 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.74 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 149.0, Moderate Days 33.0, 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
Walmart Supercenter
0.8 miles awayPrice Chopper
4.3 miles awayShaw's
4.4 miles awayMarket Basket
4.8 miles awaySAVERS
4.9 miles awayTransportation
Worcester
6.7 miles awayBus Stations
Main St. + Crystal St.
5.3 miles awayLeicester Wal Mart
5.8 miles awayPVTA B79 - Union Station
6.7 miles awaySpencer Center/Town Hall
7.6 miles awaySpencer Center/Downtown
7.7 miles awayBanks
Commerce Bank
3.7 miles awayBank of America
4.4 miles awayWebster First Federal Credit Union
4.6 miles awayTD Bank
6.2 miles awayBay State Savings Bank
6.6 miles awayHospitals
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
5.6 miles awayFamily Health Center of Worcester
6.0 miles awaySaint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
6.8 miles awayUMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
7.4 miles awayAdcare Hospital
7.6 miles awayPharmacies
CVS
4.1 miles awayWalgreens
4.2 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
5.6 miles awayRite Aid
11.3 miles awayDentists
Worcester Pediatric Dental Group
6.5 miles awayWellness Dental LLC
7.5 miles awayLakeside Family Dental
8.8 miles awayDr. William Dennis
11.4 miles awayMaha Family Dental
14.3 miles awayParks
Veterans Memorial Park
0.5 miles awayFormer Landfill
1.2 miles awayHenshaw Street Land
1.5 miles awayConservation Land
1.7 miles awayRotary Beach
1.8 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Emmanuel Baptist Church
6.2 miles awaySaint Johns Catholic Church
6.6 miles awayOakdale Methodist Church
14.8 miles awayShopping
Auburn Mall
2.2 miles awayThe Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
4.8 miles awayTatnuck Mall
6.6 miles awaySturbridge Plaza
11.8 miles awaySolomon Pond Mall
17.7 miles awayCulture
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery,
5.1 miles awayDaniels Theater
5.4 miles awayMichelson Theater
5.5 miles awayLeicester Triple Drive-In
5.7 miles awayDrive In Theater
5.7 miles awayRestaurants
Uncle Chucks Pizza
2.8 miles awayDairy Express Pizza
4.5 miles awayNew England Pizzeria
4.5 miles awayChopsticks
4.8 miles awayTGI Friday's
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