Sunny Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr
254 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 · (978) 256-0231
For profit - Limited Liability company · 93 certified beds
Sunny Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 3 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 6, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.May 6, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 6, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.May 6, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.33 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.51 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.87 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.7% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 93 |
| Average residents per day | 78.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Palm Springs Post Acute Chelmsford · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Acton Acton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Park Avenue Health Center Arlington · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare Ashland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing Ayer · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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