nursing home in Lancaster, MA
River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr
1675 North Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523 · (978) 365-4537
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr at a glance
River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr is a 82-bed for-profit nursing home in Lancaster, Massachusetts (Worcester County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 19, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,964.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.3% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 82
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Marquis Health Services
- Medicare-certified since
- March 16, 1972
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Worcester County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225210
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.37 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.62 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.94 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.00 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 5 | 51.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,964 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 82 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 77 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.8% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.7% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.2% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 7.2% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 8% | 15.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 89.8% | 15.5% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.9% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 8.7% | 21.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.9% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 79.8% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 81.5% | 78.3% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| December 26, 2024 Fire safety | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0227 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 26, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 26, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 26, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 26, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2025 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $8,964 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | Fine | $8,964 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIBC BANK USA Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| CIBC BANK USA Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| CROWLEY, JEFFREY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2024 |
| GIRMAY, SAMSON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
| HAKIM, FAIYAZ Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/05/2016 |
| HARMAN, DINA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| MARQUIS LIMITED LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2025 |
| POSEN, MINDEE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| RELIANT PRO REHAB LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2025 |
| VIROJA, YOGESH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| GIRMAY, SAMSON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
| POSEN, MINDEE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2021 |
| QUINTO GUARDIAN LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| UKR CONSULTING LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2021 |
| KOHN FAM TR GST EXEMPT UAD 3-25-13 Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| NFR 2020 IRRV TR Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| RSBRMK HOLDINGS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| SK 2013 INVESTMENT TR UA 03252013 Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| TRYKO GUARDIAN HOLDINGS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| UAK 2020 IRRV TR Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| YR 2013 INVESTMENT TRUST Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| CROWLEY, JEFFREY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2024 |
| GIRMAY, SAMSON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
| HARMAN, DINA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| VIROJA, YOGESH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| GIRMAY, SAMSON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
| HAKIM, FAIYAZ Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/05/2016 |
| MARQUIS LIMITED LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| RELIANT PRO REHAB LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr's rating?
River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Marquis Health Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr and how do I contact it?
River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr is at 1675 North Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523. Phone: (978) 365-4537.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.