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HomeMassachusettsLife Care Center of Auburn

Life Care Center of Auburn

14 Masonic Circle, Auburn, MA 015015088324800
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
154
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $29,738

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 154 certified beds with an average of 134 residents per day (87% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Jun 18, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $29,738 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.74 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 26.8%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Auburn is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Auburn, Massachusetts with 154 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored above average compared to Massachusetts facilities.

Beds
154
Avg Residents/Day
134
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Worcester
Last Inspection
Jun 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
32.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (35)

F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Minimal Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 5 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$29,738
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 10, 2024
$29,738

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.09 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.12 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.52 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.74 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.17 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
26.8%
RN Turnover
25.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Dec 3, 1993
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 29, 2017
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
FONTAIN, CATHRINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 27, 2019
LACERDA DE LA CRUZ, ELIESELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 19, 2022
LONG, ZOFIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 15, 2004
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
SZABO, SHERRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 31, 2023
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Auburn?▾
Life Care Center of Auburn has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Life Care Center of Auburn had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Auburn had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 18, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $29,738 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Auburn?▾
Life Care Center of Auburn provides 3.74 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, 1.12 LPN hours, and 2.09 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 26.8%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Auburn have?▾
Life Care Center of Auburn has 154 certified beds with an average of 134 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →