APPLE VALLEY CENTER

πŸ“ 400 GROTON ROAD, ayer, MA 01432 πŸ“ž 9787721704 πŸ›οΈ 123 beds

Overall Rating

⭐⭐
2/5

Health Inspection

⭐⭐
2/5

Staffing

⭐⭐⭐
3/5

Quality Measures

⭐⭐⭐
3/5

Inspection History Overview

125
Total Violations
9 years of data
$103,314
Total Fines
8 penalties
14
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2025 21 violations

Tag 0580 D Mar 13, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0585 D Mar 13, 2025

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0694 D Mar 13, 2025

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0695 E Mar 13, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0699 D Mar 13, 2025

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0712 E Mar 13, 2025

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0726 D Mar 13, 2025

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0730 D Mar 13, 2025

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0756 E Mar 13, 2025

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0760 D Mar 13, 2025

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0804 D Mar 13, 2025

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0805 D Mar 13, 2025

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0825 D Mar 13, 2025

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0842 D Mar 13, 2025

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0843 C Mar 13, 2025

Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0880 D Mar 13, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0883 D Mar 13, 2025

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0887 D Mar 13, 2025

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Tag 0580 D Jan 2, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 20, 2025
Tag 0658 D Jan 2, 2025

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 20, 2025

2024 25 violations

Tag 0656 D Jun 5, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 17, 2024
Tag 0725 E Jun 5, 2024

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 21, 2024
Tag 0867 E Jun 5, 2024

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 17, 2024
Tag 0557 D Mar 5, 2024

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0580 G Mar 5, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Tag 0623 D Mar 5, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0625 B Mar 5, 2024

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0638 E Mar 5, 2024

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0644 D Mar 5, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0657 E Mar 5, 2024

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0660 D Mar 5, 2024

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0677 D Mar 5, 2024

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0686 G Mar 5, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Tag 0689 E Mar 5, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0692 D Mar 5, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0699 D Mar 5, 2024

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0725 E Mar 5, 2024

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0726 D Mar 5, 2024

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0727 F Mar 5, 2024

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Tag 0756 D Mar 5, 2024

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2024

2023 23 violations

Tag 0557 F Dec 29, 2023

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0558 E Dec 29, 2023

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0656 E Dec 29, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0677 E Dec 29, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0679 D Dec 29, 2023

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0684 D Dec 29, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0725 F Dec 29, 2023

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0804 D Dec 29, 2023

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0837 C Dec 29, 2023

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0842 F Dec 29, 2023

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0880 F Dec 29, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0921 C Dec 29, 2023

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0925 C Dec 29, 2023

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2024
Tag 0600 G Sep 27, 2023

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 1, 2023
Tag 0607 D Sep 27, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 27, 2023
Tag 0761 D Sep 27, 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Tag 0557 G Jul 5, 2023

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 4, 2023
Tag 0559 D Jul 5, 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 4, 2023
Tag 0610 D Jul 5, 2023

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 4, 2023
Tag 0557 D Apr 11, 2023

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

βœ“ Corrected: May 3, 2023

2022 25 violations

Tag 0580 G Jun 16, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2022
Tag 0656 E Jun 16, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2022
Tag 0684 D Jun 16, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2022
Tag 0686 G Jun 16, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 16, 2022
Tag 0689 D Jun 16, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2022
Tag 0698 G Jun 16, 2022

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2022
Tag 0700 D Jun 16, 2022

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2022
Tag 0725 E Jun 16, 2022

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2022
Tag 0740 D Jun 16, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2022
Tag 0842 D Jun 16, 2022

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2022
Tag 0865 D Jun 16, 2022

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 26, 2022
Tag 0880 F Jun 16, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 16, 2022
Tag 0883 D Jun 16, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 26, 2022
Tag 0886 E Jun 16, 2022

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2022
Tag 0887 D Jun 16, 2022

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 16, 2022
Tag 0607 D Jun 7, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2022
Tag 0610 D Jun 7, 2022

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 22, 2022
Tag 0607 D Mar 16, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 2, 2022
Tag 0608 D Mar 16, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.

βœ“ Corrected: May 2, 2022
Tag 0888 C Mar 16, 2022

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

βœ“ Corrected: May 2, 2022

2021 1 violations

Tag 0580 D Jun 30, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 18, 2021

2020 4 violations

Tag 0880 D Dec 1, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 8, 2021
Tag 0880 E Oct 20, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 20, 2020
Tag 0880 E Aug 25, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 17, 2020
Tag 0610 D Jan 9, 2020

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 6, 2020

2019 14 violations

Tag 0584 D Sep 24, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 28, 2019
Tag 0623 B Sep 24, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 28, 2019
Tag 0625 B Sep 24, 2019

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 28, 2019
Tag 0637 D Sep 24, 2019

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 28, 2019
Tag 0656 E Sep 24, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 28, 2019
Tag 0690 D Sep 24, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 28, 2019
Tag 0700 D Sep 24, 2019

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 28, 2019
Tag 0804 D Sep 24, 2019

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 28, 2019
Tag 0880 E Sep 24, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 28, 2019
Tag 0551 D Jan 30, 2019

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 27, 2019
Tag 0607 D Jan 30, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 27, 2019
Tag 0609 D Jan 30, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 27, 2019
Tag 0656 G Jan 30, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 27, 2019
Tag 0689 G Jan 30, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 27, 2019

2018 6 violations

Tag 0607 D Jul 11, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 17, 2018
Tag 0552 D Jul 6, 2018

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 13, 2018
Tag 0656 D Jul 6, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 13, 2018
Tag 0657 D Jul 6, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 13, 2018
Tag 0689 D Jul 6, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 13, 2018
Tag 0791 D Jul 6, 2018

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 13, 2018

2017 6 violations

Tag 0226 D Apr 19, 2017

Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.

βœ“ Corrected: May 31, 2017
Tag 0281 D Apr 19, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: May 31, 2017
Tag 0282 D Apr 19, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

βœ“ Corrected: May 31, 2017
Tag 0315 D Apr 19, 2017

Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.

βœ“ Corrected: May 31, 2017
Tag 0332 D Apr 19, 2017

Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.

βœ“ Corrected: May 31, 2017
Tag 0431 D Apr 19, 2017

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: May 31, 2017

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 3 penalties totaling $82,615

$42,851
Fine
June 7, 2022
$39,764
Fine
June 7, 2022
$0
Payment Denial
June 7, 2022
Average: $27,538 | Range: $0 - $42,851

2020 3 penalties totaling $13,000

$9,750
Fine
December 1, 2020
$9,750
Fine
October 20, 2020
$3,250
Fine
August 25, 2020
Average: $6,500 | Range: $3,250 - $9,750

2019 2 penalties totaling $7,699

$0
Payment Denial
October 16, 2019
$7,699
Fine
January 30, 2019
Average: $3,850 | Range: $0 - $7,699

Fire Safety Deficiencies

Unknown Date

No description available

Inspection Survey Reports

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June 5, 2024
0.00

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March 5, 2024
0.00

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December 29, 2023
0.00

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September 27, 2023
0.00

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July 5, 2023
0.00

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April 11, 2023
0.00

Health

February 2, 2023
0.00

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June 16, 2022
0.00

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June 7, 2022
0.00

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March 16, 2022
0.00

Health

January 11, 2022
0.00

Health

June 30, 2021
0.00

Health

September 24, 2019
0.00

Health

July 6, 2018
0.00

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Ownership Information

For profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
225421
225421
9787721704
Middlesex

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
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August 25, 2025
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