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Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley

191 FOSTER STREET, LITTLETON, MA, 01460

(978) 486-3512

120 licensed beds

CMS rates Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 38 citations across 6 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

191 Foster Street

Littleton, MA 01460

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Bed capacity

120

CMS facility ID

225569

Care type

Nursing home

County

Middlesex

Facility name

Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley

Street address

191 FOSTER STREET

City / state / ZIP

Littleton, MA 01460

Phone

(978) 486-3512

Website

lcca.com

About this facility — Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley

Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Littleton, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Littleton and 341 skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley 38 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Life Care Centers of America

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Churchill, Timothy

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Cross, Cindy

Officer — since 2016

Dunleavy, Kristen

Governing body · Operational control — since 2024

Fletcher, Todd

Operational control — since 2021

Henry, Terry

Officer — since 2016

Kamens, Edward

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2010

Lay, Lisa

Operational control — since 2017

Life Care Centers of America, Inc.

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012

Long, Zofia

Governing body · Operational control — since 1999

Preston, Aubrey

Operational control — since 2024

Preston, Forrest

Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012

Swanker, Richard

Operational control — since 2022

Thurmond, Joan

Officer — since 2016

Ziegler, James

Operational control — since 2015

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1993-01-02

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

4 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-08-14

Nurse staffing

4.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$685 per day (≈ $20,820/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

61% Medicaid · 15% Medicare · 25% private/other

Occupancy

85% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

40% above the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

120

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-08-14Health inspection4 citations

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-09-05

2024-08-01Health inspection7 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F-0604

D · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F-0622

D · No harm found

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-08-16

3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (27 citations)

2023-06-07Health inspection4 citations

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-06-19

F-0686

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-19

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-06-19

F-0758

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-06-19

2025-08-14Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0351

F · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-08-21

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-09-02

2024-08-01Fire-safety inspection21 citations

E-0004

D · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0006

D · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0029

D · No harm found

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0036

D · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0222

D · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0345

D · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0351

F · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0372

F · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0521

E · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0711

D · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0761

E · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0911

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0914

D · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0916

E · No harm found

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-20

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 225569.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Massachusetts.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 52% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 36

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.1

Higher than 76% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.7

Nursing staff turnover, annual

41%

Higher than 63% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Massachusetts average on 10 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	13.1%	15.8%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	4.6%	5.0%	5.1%	Near state average
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.6%	0.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	1.1%	1.7%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	8.9%	17.4%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	6.9%	3.4%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	93.1%	92.9%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	12.2%	13.9%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	25.2%	19.5%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.8%	93.5%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	5.2%	4.2%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	31.2%	20.4%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	19.5%	21.5%	15.4%	Near state average
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.79	1.84	1.81	Near state average
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.39	1.45	1.69	Near state average

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	94.8%	78.9%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	1.4%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	88.8%	78.1%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	31.7%	25.7%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	8.4%	11.8%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0657 2 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F-0756 2 inspections. Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
K-0351 2 inspections. Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
K-0918 2 inspections. Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Massachusetts

Licensing: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
File a complaint: 800-462-5540 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 617-222-7495. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-922-2275. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Emerson Hospital -, about 7.9 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Lowell General Hospital, about 11 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Marlborough Hospital, about 12 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Westford, about 3.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Life Care Center of Acton, Acton, about 4.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing, Ayer, about 5.2 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Seven Hills Pediatric Center, Groton, about 7.3 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Rivercrest Long Term Care, W Concord, about 8.0 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.7210 ratings on Google

★★★★★Steven Schatzkin · 2026-05-27 · via Google
“My 94 year old mother was in for rehab. The staff was wonderful. I can't thank them enough for the hard work and effort they put in. From the social worker and down they work closely with you. My mother was a challenge at first but with a true team effort all ends well and my mother is able to go home. Only thing to mention it is a old building, don't let that fool you. They do what ever they ca…”

★★★★Kathy Smith · 2026-07-15 · via Google
“My mom's been at 4 rehabilitation centers and this is has been the best one.. The nurses and staff had been lovely... The animals on property make it very calming...”

★★★★★Wendy Moores · 2026-04-18 · via Google
“I was taken on a tour of the facility by Missy and found the patient spaces clean and welcoming. The staff were friendly as well. I loved the lama’s in the yard and the extra large activities calendar. Residents and patients appeared comfortable and attended to. Overall a great first impression!”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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