Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
12 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F685 - Vision and hearing
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0222GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
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.
- 0311GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0372GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F911 - Accommodate no more than four residents
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 21, 2025 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON?
This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON on July 21, 2025. The surveyor cited 12 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON on July 21, 2025?
Yes, 12 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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