SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR
254 BILLERICA ROAD, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR Compares
SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR is a 93-bed for-profit nursing facility in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.2%) is above the Massachusetts average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 93 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chelmsford, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.7% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.2% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (70% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.9% — 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 SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR with other nursing homes in Chelmsford.
How is SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR addressing its staffing levels 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 practices help SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.2% here versus 4.2% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR's rating advantage in Chelmsford?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SUNNY ACRES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR?
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 Chelmsford
Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford.
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