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Sunny Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr
254 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 (opens Google Maps) · Middlesex County · (978) 256-0231· 93 certified beds · avg 78 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1990 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected May 6, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.15
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 23 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. F-0690
The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. F-0761
The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F-0883
View all 23 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| May 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| May 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · F-0578 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. · F-0727 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not designate a qualified infection preventionist — a trained person responsible for running the infection prevention and control program. · F-0882 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0880 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · F-0580 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that. · F-0636 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition. · F-0638 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require. · F-0640 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0656 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not perform required COVID-19 testing on residents and staff. · F-0886 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 3).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 15
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityMassachusetts averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.15
Massachusetts average: 3.89
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.48
Massachusetts average: 0.65
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.77
Massachusetts average: 3.51
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.15 | 3.89 | 3.95 | bottom 13% in Massachusetts; bottom 19% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.48 | 0.65 | 0.69 | bottom 27% in Massachusetts; bottom 34% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.77 | 3.51 | 3.50 | bottom 10% in Massachusetts; bottom 19% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.20 | 0.46 | 0.48 | bottom 10% in Massachusetts; bottom 13% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41.7 | 38.2 | 45.8 | bottom 35% in Massachusetts; top 41% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 50.0 | 42.6 | 42.9 | bottom 37% in Massachusetts; bottom 39% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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 3.33, RN 0.51, weekend 2.93.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.33 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenstein, Robert | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 12/01/2023 |
| Bain, Karen | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Bain, Karen | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/17/2025 |
| Bertos, Michael | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| Bertos, Michael | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| Eaton, Shirley | Individual | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Ef and Associates LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Ef Investment Company LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Ef LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Ef Senior Living Management LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Ef Senior Living Management LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Efsaic LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Eisenstein, Robert | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Eisenstein, Robert | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Flaherty, Patrick | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Flaherty, Patrick | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2025 |
| Flaherty, Patrick | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Greystone Cre Notes 2024-HC3, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Mortgage Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
Showing 20 of 34 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 14 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
- "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Massachusetts midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 42% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 34 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 93 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley | 1.4 mi | Billerica, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| New England Pediatric Care | 1.4 mi | North Billerica, MA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Palm Springs Post Acute | 2.4 mi | Chelmsford, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Regalcare at Lowell | 2.7 mi | Lowell, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Vantage at Lowell LLC | 3.2 mi | Lowell, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Fairhaven Healthcare Center | 3.5 mi | Lowell, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| D'youville Senior Care | 3.8 mi | Lowell, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Northwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 3.9 mi | Lowell, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Care One at Lowell | 4.0 mi | Lowell, MA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| D'youville Care for Advanced Therapy | 4.0 mi | Lowell, MA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Blaire House of Tewksbury | 4.4 mi | Tewksbury, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Westford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 6.2 mi | Westford, MA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Middlesex, MA — 72 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- The Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation — Lincoln, MA · overall 5/5
- Timothy Daniels House — Holliston, MA · overall 4/5
- Vantage at Sudbury LLC — Sudbury, MA · overall 2/5
- Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Watertown, MA · overall 1/5
- Waterview Lodge LLC, Rehabilitation & Healthcare — Ashland, MA · overall 3/5
- West Newton Healthcare — West Newton, MA · overall 1/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 225494.