Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing

Nursing Home

400 Groton Road
Ayer, MA 01432 · Middlesex County
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Call (978) 772-1704

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

2Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
74Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$53,264Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: June 25, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
March 5, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
March 5, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (978) 772-1704 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.58 hours · state avg 3.94, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.82 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.03 hours · state avg 3.52
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
60.5% · state avg 37.6%
RN turnover (yearly)
39.1%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Massachusetts, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Frail Elder Waiver (FEW).

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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We have not yet verified this facility’s camera policy. Rules for in-room cameras vary by state and usually require consent from the resident and any roommate. Ask the facility for its written electronic-monitoring policy.

Applying & contacting

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Online waiting-list form
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Online inquiry form
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain / affiliation
Stern Consultants
Legal business name
Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
FRIEDMAN, SHANA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST12%
COM FAMILY TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10%
AYER VALLEY PROPCO LLCADP OF THE SNF—
BEATTY, BRITTANYADP OF THE SNF—
BEATTY, BRITTANYDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
BEATTY, BRITTANYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
CAMBRIDGE, JOSHUAADP OF THE SNF—
CAMBRIDGE, JOSHUAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
COM FAMILY TRUSTADP OF THE SNF—
E NEWHOUSE FAMILY TRUSTADP OF THE SNF—
ERBLICH, AVRAHAMADP OF THE SNF—
ERBLICH, AVRAHAMMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
225421
Certified beds
123
Average residents per day
101
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
July 1, 1990
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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