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RIVERCREST LONG TERM CARE

DEACONESS ROAD, W CONCORD, MA 01742
Score: 94 / 100

Rivercrest Long Term Care is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in W Concord, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 94/100, it ranks in the top 5% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Rivercrest Long Term Care exceed national averages, with 4.63 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.34 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Rivercrest Long Term Care shows a strong inspection record, with just 5 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.63 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.34 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.57 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.04 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.94 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

5
Total Deficiencies
Nov 13, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 5 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Nov 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Sep 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Sep 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 20.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 94 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
151
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0