Apple Valley Center

400 Groton Road, Ayer MA, 01432

Resident Review Score
7.8
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Loved
Starting price

$7,800

For this area
$$$
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Apple Valley Center is a nursing home in Ayer, MA, with 123 certified beds. Apple Valley Center is a senior care company operated by Genesis HealthCare. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Apple Valley Center offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Apple Valley Center offers vision and dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $1,970 and range up to $12,395 per month. The average price in the community is $7,183, which is greater than the average cost of $7,182 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.3 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.5 hours with licensed nurses (0.4 by an RN and 1.1 by an LPN) and 1.8 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 18 hospitals within 25 miles of Apple Valley Center. The two closest hospitals are Nashoba Valley Medical Center, which is 0.0 miles away, and Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc, which is 10.0 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1. The quality rating for this facility is 2 and the staff rating is 2.

Some of the key amenities available at Apple Valley Center are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Activity Center

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(978) 772-1704

Room Pricing
Assisted Living
One BedroomStarting at$7,800

Personal Care Add-Ons

This community offers a range of care levels depending on the customized needs of each resident.

Services Package Price Range:Varies
Meals
Housekeeping
Laundry
Medication Assistance
Personal Care Assistance

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Resident Review Score
7.8
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Loved
#1 in Ayer, MA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved15
Loved1
Good1
Average2
Below Average4

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered positive remarks for its dedicated care and attention to residents, with many reviewers expressing gratitude towards the staff's efforts, especially during challenging times. Many families felt relieved and thankful for the high level of care provided, noting that their loved ones were happy and well-looked-after, which eased their worries considerably. Staff members were frequently described as caring, responsive, and going above and beyond in their duties to ensure residents felt supported and valued. Activities and engagement opportunities for residents were also highlighted, contributing to a positive and stimulating environment. The connection with local hospitals and the quick action taken during the COVID outbreak were praised, showcasing the community's commitment to resident safety.
However, there were concerns regarding the facility's staff shortages, cleanliness, and the state of its infrastructure, with multiple mentions of issues such as delayed assistance, unattended spills, and a general need for upgrading. Problems with laundry services and housekeeping were noted by more than one reviewer, indicating areas that require attention. Additionally, some families experienced communication challenges, particularly regarding medical decision-making and updates on the residents' care plans. Despite these criticisms, the community's strengths in providing quality care and a supportive atmosphere were consistently acknowledged, with many affirming their trust and satisfaction in the care their family members received.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Apple Valley Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

123
115.1

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1
3

Local Avg

health inspection

1
2.9

Local Avg

quality

3
3.3

Local Avg

staff

2
3.2

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
0.1

Local Avg

infection control citations

3
1.1

Local Avg

fines

4
2.2

Local Avg

amount of fines

$69,053
$51,226

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.6

Local Avg

total nurse hours

3
3.8

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.4

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

62
46.9

Local Avg

registered nurses

47
51.1

Local Avg

administrators who left

1
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    APPLE VALLEY CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    225421

  • Provider SSA county code

    90

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    July 01, 1990

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    Yes

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Apple Valley Center

Pet Friendly
Housekeeping
Activity Center

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Complaints Reported

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

1 Health Standard Deficiencies

1 Total Deficiencies Reported

Accommodations

Wifi

Air Conditioned

Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)

Cable Television

Cable TV

Central Air Conditioning

Computer With Internet Access

Housekeeping

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Pet Friendly

Phone

Scenic Views

Wireless Internet Access

Occupancy

109 Current Occupants

123 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Health And Wellness Programs

Library & Computer Lounge

Care

Assisted Living

Dental Care

Dialysis

Hearing Care

Hospice

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Vision Care

Wellness Program

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Complimentary Transportation

Dining & Nutrition

Café With Always Available Menu Options

Meals Provided

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 07/01/1990

Neighborhood

Conveniently Located

Hospitals

Nashoba Valley Medical Center

200 Groton Road

Distance: 0.0 miles

Health Alliance Hospital - Leominster Campus

60 Hospital Road

Distance: 9.9 miles

Health Alliance Hospital - Burbank Campus

275 Nichols Road

Distance: 11.9 miles

Churches

Holy Union Novitiate

Groton

Distance: 1.3 miles

Apple Valley Baptist Church

12 Columbia Street, Ayer

Distance: 1.4 miles

Calvary Church

Ayer

Distance: 1.4 miles

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