About Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing
Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing, located in AYER, MA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.58 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the STERN CONSULTANTS network. This chain operates 21 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 2 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 80 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 148 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 31.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 15.5% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.0% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.6% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 16.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 5.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 49.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 91.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 71.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 10.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 19.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 95.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 51.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 31.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 20.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 6 complaints
- 2024: 16 complaints
- 2025: 3 complaints
- Total: 25 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 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. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Aug 04, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
| Aug 04, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. |
| Aug 04, 2023 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
AYER VALLEY REHAB AND NURSING LLC
Ownership Structure
- COM FAMILY TRUST Indirect
- SHANA FRIEDMAN Direct: 12%
Management & Direction
- AYER VALLEY PROPCO LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- BRITTANY BEATTY ADP OF THE SNF
- BRITTANY BEATTY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOSHUA CAMBRIDGE ADP OF THE SNF
- JOSHUA CAMBRIDGE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- COM FAMILY TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- E NEWHOUSE FAMILY TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- AVRAHAM ERBLICH MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AVRAHAM ERBLICH ADP OF THE SNF
- AVRAHAM ERBLICH OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ETN FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ETN FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- BENJAMIN FRIEDMAN ADP OF THE SNF
- BENJAMIN FRIEDMAN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHAIM MILLMAN TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- CHAIM MILLMAN ADP OF THE SNF
- CHAIM MILLMAN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHAIM MILLMAN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ERIC NEWHOUSE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ERIC NEWHOUSE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ERIC NEWHOUSE ADP OF THE SNF
- ERIC NEWHOUSE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CLAES NILSSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CLAES NILSSON ADP OF THE SNF
- CLAES NILSSON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ANDREA PLEW ADP OF THE SNF
- ANDREA PLEW OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BORUCH SHEPS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BORUCH SHEPS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- BORUCH SHEPS ADP OF THE SNF
- STERN THERAPY CONSULTANTS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- STERN THERAPY CONSULTANTS LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BEZALEL STERN ADP OF THE SNF
- T NEWHOUSE FAMILY TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- TLCO HOLDINGS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- TLCO HOLDINGS LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TLM FAMILY TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr | N/A | 5 |
| Lasell House | N/A | 5 |
| Campion Health and Wellness, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Newbridge On The Charles Skilled Nursing Facility | N/A | 5 |
| The Meadows | N/A | 5 |
| Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit | N/A | 5 |
| Rivercrest Long Term Care | N/A | 5 |
| Elizabeth Seton | N/A | 5 |
| Warde Health Center | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing directly at 9787721704. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.