Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley
80 BOSTON ROAD, Billerica, MA 01862
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley Compares
Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley is a 124-bed for-profit nursing facility in Billerica, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.9%) is above the Massachusetts average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 124 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.9% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (43% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.8% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley with other nursing homes in Billerica.
How is Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.9% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 124 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Billerica
Billerica sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 245,533 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $106,202
- Median home value
- $540,300
Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Billerica.
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