Life Care Center of Auburn
14 Masonic Circle · Auburn, MA · 01501 · 5088324800
154 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $29,738 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B June 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 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.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C April 10, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2022
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.
Corrected January 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 10, 2024 | Fine | $29,738 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225661 · certified since December 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.