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Families reviewing Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley consistently praise the staff's warmth and professionalism, the cleanliness of the building, and the quality of activities and care for residents in long-term and rehabilitation care. Reviewers who toured the facility or placed family members there describe a positive, well-run environment with attentive nursing and rehab teams.
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Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley is a senior living community in Billerica, Massachusetts offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 168 reviews.
Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley is a skilled nursing home and rehabilitation facility located in North Billerica, Massachusetts. The community offers inpatient rehabilitation and 24-hour nursing care with a focus on patient-centered approaches and individualized care planning.
The facility features state-of-the-art equipment and therapies, including VitalStim programs for Parkinson's disease. An in-house team of therapists and nurses develops personalized care plans tailored to each resident's goals and needs.
Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley operates a secured Alzheimer's and dementia unit for residents requiring specialized memory care. The facility is conveniently located in an area rich in American history, with Lowell General Hospital and Lahey Clinic situated within 10 minutes of the community.
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Sarah Fallon
Jun 2026
We moved my mother from her assisted living apt to long term care at LLC of Merrimack Valley. While she has only been there for a few weeks, we are beyond impressed with the staff and care our mother has been receiving thus far! So many activities and the residents look truly happy if they need to be in long term care, to be at LLC of Merrimack Valley!
Marilyn Koshivas
Jun 2026
I went on a tour for placement for my mother, the building was very clean, beautiful dining room patient rooms were neat and bright Staff seemed happy and so did The residents, Rehab gym Looked well equipped. this is a facility that I would definitely consider for my mother.
Elizabeth
Jan 2026
I found lLife Care of Merrimack Valley after visiting and touring Rehab rehabilitation and nursing centers in our area for radius that included seven different towns and two different counties. We chose Life Care as they were the most professional and compassionate care facility in our area. The staff was responsive to the needs of the patient and treated them with respect. I talked to several of the patients and they all were satisfied with the facility.. we were happy to admit my mother into long-term care, knowing that she would be safe and well cared for.
Kathy Conley
Dec 2025
This place is incredible! The staff is happy and positive all the time. They keep the residents busy with lots of fun activities. The food is amazing. The care…so kind. Residents are well taken care of. This has been a dream come true for my family. We can breath a sigh of relief knowing my sister is safe, clean, happy and well feed😀
Judith Andersen
Dec 2025
The entire staff is committed to the wellbeing of each of their clients. They are totally professional, thoughtful, kind, encouraging and always seem to be smiling. This is true of each person there that my husband (the patient) and I (the caregiver) have come in contact with.
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 28 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 18, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2023
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 15, 2023
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Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley is located at 80 Boston Road in Billerica, Massachusetts.
Families reviewing Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley consistently praise the staff's warmth and professionalism, the cleanliness of the building, and the quality of activities and care for residents in long-term and rehabilitation care. Reviewers who toured the facility or placed family members there describe a positive, well-run environment with attentive nursing and rehab teams.
Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 28 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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