SUNNY ACRES NURSING HOME

πŸ“ 254 BILLERICA ROAD, chelmsford, MA 01824 πŸ“ž 9782560231 πŸ›οΈ 93 beds

Overall Rating

⭐⭐⭐
3/5

Health Inspection

⭐⭐⭐
3/5

Staffing

⭐⭐⭐
3/5

Quality Measures

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3/5

Inspection History Overview

55
Total Violations
7 years of data
$165,680
Total Fines
14 penalties
8
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2023 16 violations

Tag 0557 D Mar 15, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 5, 2023
Tag 0580 D Feb 27, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0636 D Feb 27, 2023

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0638 D Feb 27, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0640 D Feb 27, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0641 D Feb 27, 2023

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0656 D Feb 27, 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: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0657 D Feb 27, 2023

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: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0684 D Feb 27, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0690 D Feb 27, 2023

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: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0692 D Feb 27, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0760 D Feb 27, 2023

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0812 E Feb 27, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0880 E Feb 27, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0882 F Feb 27, 2023

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023
Tag 0886 D Feb 27, 2023

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2023

2022 5 violations

Tag 0580 D Aug 11, 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: Sep 12, 2022
Tag 0726 D Aug 11, 2022

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: Sep 12, 2022
Tag 0760 G Aug 11, 2022

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 12, 2022
Tag 0689 G Jun 15, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 19, 2022
Tag 0880 D Feb 17, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 22, 2022

2021 7 violations

Tag 0563 D Sep 7, 2021

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 24, 2021
Tag 0578 D May 13, 2021

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 16, 2021
Tag 0609 D May 13, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 16, 2021
Tag 0610 D May 13, 2021

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 16, 2021
Tag 0689 D May 13, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 16, 2021
Tag 0761 E May 13, 2021

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: Jun 16, 2021
Tag 0804 D May 13, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

2020 6 violations

Tag 0812 E Nov 13, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 24, 2020
Tag 0880 E Nov 13, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 24, 2020
Tag 0886 E Nov 13, 2020

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 24, 2020
Tag 0880 J Nov 4, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 6, 2020
Tag 0880 E Oct 21, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 9, 2020
Tag 0880 D Oct 13, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 9, 2020

2019 9 violations

Tag 0550 D Aug 22, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2019
Tag 0610 D Aug 22, 2019

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2019
Tag 0622 D Aug 22, 2019

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2019
Tag 0623 D Aug 22, 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: Oct 6, 2019
Tag 0658 D Aug 22, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2019
Tag 0688 D Aug 22, 2019

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2019
Tag 0695 E Aug 22, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2019
Tag 0758 D Aug 22, 2019

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2019
Tag 0880 D Aug 22, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2019

2018 6 violations

Tag 0578 D Aug 22, 2018

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 3, 2018
Tag 0657 G Aug 22, 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: Oct 3, 2018
Tag 0689 G Aug 22, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 3, 2018
Tag 0758 D Aug 22, 2018

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 3, 2018
Tag 0842 E Aug 22, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 3, 2018
Tag 0880 D Aug 22, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 3, 2018

2017 6 violations

Tag 0155 D May 19, 2017

Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2017
Tag 0221 D May 19, 2017

Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2017
Tag 0281 E May 19, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2017
Tag 0315 D May 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: Jun 28, 2017
Tag 0328 E May 19, 2017

Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2017
Tag 0431 D May 19, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2017

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 8 penalties totaling $101,597

$68,621
Fine
August 11, 2022
$13,305
Fine
June 15, 2022
$2,631
Fine
April 11, 2022
$2,320
Fine
February 21, 2022
$9,750
Fine
February 17, 2022
$1,988
Fine
February 14, 2022
$1,657
Fine
February 7, 2022
$1,325
Fine
January 31, 2022
Average: $12,700 | Range: $1,325 - $68,621

2021 2 penalties totaling $1,638

$983
Fine
December 27, 2021
$655
Fine
July 12, 2021
Average: $819 | Range: $655 - $983

2020 3 penalties totaling $48,818

$9,750
Fine
November 13, 2020
$19,568
Fine
October 13, 2020
$19,500
Fine
October 13, 2020
Average: $16,273 | Range: $9,750 - $19,568

2018 1 penalties totaling $13,627

$13,627
Fine
August 22, 2018
Average: $13,627 | Range: $13,627 - $13,627

Fire Safety Deficiencies

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March 15, 2023
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February 27, 2023
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August 11, 2022
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June 15, 2022
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February 17, 2022
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September 7, 2021
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May 13, 2021
0.00

Health

August 22, 2019
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Ownership Information

For profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
225494
225494
9782560231
Middlesex

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
Individual
August 25, 2025
Organization
August 25, 2025
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