LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATTLEBORO
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Life Care Center of Attleboro has received a Trust Grade of B, which means it is considered a good choice but has room for improvement. It ranks #30 out of 338 nursing homes in Massachusetts, placing it in the top half of facilities in the state, and is the top-rated option among 27 facilities in Bristol County. The facility is showing improvement, with the number of reported issues decreasing from 7 in 2023 to 3 in 2024. Staffing is rated average with a turnover rate of 31%, which is better than the state average, but the coverage by registered nurses is concerning as it is less than that of 82% of facilities in Massachusetts. While there have been no fines reported, some specific incidents raised concerns, including a serious finding where the facility failed to ensure proper supervision for residents, and another where residents were not provided with a comfortable dining experience, as meals were served on trays rather than plates. Overall, while there are strengths in its good grade and improving trend, families should be aware of the staffing coverage and some recent deficiencies in resident care.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Massachusetts
- #30/338
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 31% turnover. Near Massachusetts's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Massachusetts facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Massachusetts. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 25 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (31%)
17 points below Massachusetts average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
15pts below Massachusetts avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 25 deficiencies on record
Aug 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that dialysis services included ongoing, collaborative, and complete documentation of communication between the facility and dialys...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0699
(Tag F0699)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to assess a history of trauma and failed to assess for triggers to avoid potential re-traumatization for one Resident (#88) with a history of ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that as needed (PRN) orders for psychotropic medications were limited to 14 days, unless otherwise documented by the attendin...
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Jul 2023
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure for one Resident (#303), out of a total sample of 22 residents, that staff developed and implemented a baseline care...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that individualized, comprehensive care plans ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to implement their policy and provide qua...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff provided the necessary respiratory care and services for three Residents (#303, #304, and #155), out of a total ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents in 3 of 4 dining rooms had a comfortable and homelik...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident #64 was admitted to the facility for short term rehabilitation in June 2023 following an acute hospitalization for p...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that acceptable infection control and preventi...
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Jan 2020
15 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that for 2 residents (#160 and #38), of...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, policy review, record review, Resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure for 1 Resident (#11), out of a total sample of 23 residents, that medications were not ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and staff interview, the Facility failed to ensure that a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, Resident and staff interview, the Facility failed to ensure for one Resident, (#160) that c...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interviews, the Facility failed, for 1 sampled resident (#38) out of a sample of 23 residents, to follow the accepted standards of clinical practice to ensure injectio...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews, observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident with limited mobility receives app...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, and staff interview, the Facility failed to ensure for 1 resident (#98) out of a total sample of 23 residents, that appropriate care and services were provided for the maintena...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the Facility failed to ensure that pulse oximetry (test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood) was monitored accord...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0740
(Tag F0740)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the Facility failed to ensure that necessary behavioral health care and services was provided to 1 resident (#2) out of a sample of 23 residents, to attain or mai...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that prn (as needed) orders for psychotropic medications were limited to 14 days, unless a clinical rationale is documented by the ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the Facility failed to ensure that medical records were complete, and accurately documented in accordance with professional standards of practice for 2 resi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on medical record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure providing pharmaceutical services (including procedures that assure the accurate acquiring, receiving, dispensing, and admi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that food was stored, prepared, and served under sanitary conditions.
Findings include:
During an initial tour of the kitchen o...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0838
(Tag F0838)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on documentation review and staff interview, the Facility failed to accurately assess the Residents profile by listing types of care that the resident population requires and is provided.
The F...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and policy review, the Facility failed to ensure that a water management plan was developed and implemented as part of their ongoing risk management for Legionella infection or othe...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Massachusetts facilities.
- • 31% turnover. Below Massachusetts's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 25 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
About This Facility
What is Life Of Attleboro's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATTLEBORO an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Massachusetts, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Life Of Attleboro Staffed?
CMS rates LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATTLEBORO's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 31%, compared to the Massachusetts average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Life Of Attleboro?
State health inspectors documented 25 deficiencies at LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATTLEBORO during 2020 to 2024. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 24 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Life Of Attleboro?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATTLEBORO is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 123 certified beds and approximately 115 residents (about 93% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts.
How Does Life Of Attleboro Compare to Other Massachusetts Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Massachusetts, LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATTLEBORO's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (31%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Life Of Attleboro?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Life Of Attleboro Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATTLEBORO has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Massachusetts. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Life Of Attleboro Stick Around?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATTLEBORO has a staff turnover rate of 31%, which is about average for Massachusetts nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Life Of Attleboro Ever Fined?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATTLEBORO has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Life Of Attleboro on Any Federal Watch List?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATTLEBORO is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.