Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley

Nursing Home

80 Boston Road
Billerica, MA 01862 · Middlesex County
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Call (978) 667-2166

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★

Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0

Health inspections★★★★★

Staffing★★★★★

Staffing: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0

Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

4Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles

27Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles

$161,920Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: April 23, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

December 4, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to residents (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Found during a complaint investigation.

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (978) 667-2166 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day: 4.18 hours · state avg 3.94, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day: 0.68 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends: 3.71 hours · state avg 3.52
Nursing staff turnover (yearly): 31.7% · state avg 37.6%
RN turnover (yearly): 42.1%
Administrators who left (yearly): 0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Massachusetts, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Frail Elder Waiver (FEW).

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

No family reports yet. To protect privacy and avoid misleading figures, we show a summary only after 5 reports.

Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

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Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras: Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras: Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing: Not Verified
Live video visitation: Not Verified

We have not yet verified this facility’s camera policy. Rules for in-room cameras vary by state and usually require consent from the resident and any roommate. Ask the facility for its written electronic-monitoring policy.

Applying & contacting

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Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain / affiliation: Life Care Centers of America
Legal business name: Merrimack Valley Operations, LLC

Owner or manager	Role	Share
CROSS, CINDY	CORPORATE OFFICER	—
FAUSTIN, MOSELINE	ADP OF THE SNF	—
FAUSTIN, MOSELINE	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	—
FAUSTIN, MOSELINE	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—
FINKEL, NOAH	ADP OF THE SNF	—
FINKEL, NOAH	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—
FLETCHER, TODD	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—
HENRY, TERRY	CORPORATE OFFICER	—
JANIAK, ANDREA	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	—
JANIAK, ANDREA	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—
LAY, LISA	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.	ADP OF THE SNF	—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number: 225546
Certified beds: 124
Average residents per day: 103.6
Medicare / Medicaid: Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community: No
First certified: March 15, 1992
Last confirmed by official source: October 1, 2026

Serious citations*2

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