Life Care Center of Leominster

Name: Life Care Center of Leominster
Address: 370 WEST STREET, Leominster, MA, 01453, US
Telephone: 9785370771

370 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453 · Worcester County · 133 certified beds · avg 117 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967

Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.94

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (20)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Aug 21, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Aug 21, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices.
Aug 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment.
Aug 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Aug 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Aug 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not arrange hospice services for a resident who needed them, or help the resident move to a facility that could arrange hospice. Hospice provides comfort-focused care for people nearing the end of life.
Jul 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment.
Jul 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Jul 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Jul 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Jul 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status.
Feb 2, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not perform required COVID-19 testing on residents and staff.
Feb 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Feb 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Feb 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Feb 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Feb 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Feb 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Feb 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (5 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	8	E
2024	5	D
2025	6	E
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Massachusetts avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.94	3.89	3.95	top 36% in Massachusetts; top 42% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.32	0.65	0.69	bottom 6% in Massachusetts; bottom 11% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.48	3.51	3.50	top 41% in Massachusetts; top 43% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.13	0.46	0.48	bottom 2% in Massachusetts; bottom 3% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	42.9	38.2	45.8	bottom 31% in Massachusetts; top 44% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	62.5	42.6	42.9	bottom 17% in Massachusetts; bottom 19% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.02, RN 0.32, weekend 3.55. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Fairlawn Medical, INC.	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	04/19/2004
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	04/19/2004
Cross, Cindy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2005
Elkerm, Ashraf	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2017
Elkerm, Ashraf	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/13/2025
Fairlawn Medical Investors, LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2005
Fairlawn Medical Investors, LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/25/2012
Fairlawn Medical, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/15/2019
Fletcher, Todd	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2021
Fletcher, Todd	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/02/2020
Henry, Terry	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2005
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	04/24/2017
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/09/2018
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2005
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/13/2025
Long, Zofia	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2005
Long, Zofia	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2005
Mague, Samantha	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	08/21/2022
Mague, Samantha	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/21/2022
Mague, Samantha	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/13/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
"How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
"What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"How do you coordinate hospice care, and can residents stay here while receiving it?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	1.9 mi	Leominster, MA	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	3.0 mi	Fitchburg, MA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr	4.4 mi	Lancaster, MA	★★★★★	5/5
Fitchburg Healthcare	4.4 mi	Fitchburg, MA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Highlands, the	4.6 mi	Fitchburg, MA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Sterling Village	8.9 mi	Sterling, MA	★★★★☆	4/5
Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center	9.9 mi	West Boylston, MA	★★★★☆	4/5
Wachusett Manor	10.5 mi	Gardner, MA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	10.6 mi	Gardner, MA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing	10.7 mi	Ayer, MA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Seven Hills Pediatric Center	11.3 mi	Groton, MA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	13.7 mi	Holden, MA	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 225038.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Life Care Center of Leominster

370 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453 · 9785370771

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
☐ "How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
☐ "What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "How do you coordinate hospice care, and can residents stay here while receiving it?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 225038 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)