River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr

1675 North Main Street · Lancaster, MA · 01523 · 9783654537

82 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Marquis Health Services

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 100
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 67
Federal penalties 15% 77
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.353.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.590.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.96≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year29%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $8,964

Inspection citations (2 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G May 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected March 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · B December 26, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 5, 2025Fine$8,964

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225210 · certified since March 16, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.