nursing home in Wilbraham, MA

Life Care Center of Wilbraham

2399 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095 · (413) 596-3111

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Life Care Center of Wilbraham at a glance

Life Care Center of Wilbraham is a 123-bed for-profit nursing home in Wilbraham, Massachusetts (Hampden County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Massachusetts average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (May 27, 2026) found 8 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 33.9% per year (state average 38.2%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Partnership
Beds
123
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Life Care Centers of America
Medicare-certified since
December 12, 1991
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Hampden County
CMS Certification Number
225543

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.1 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.83 hrsMassachusetts average3.86 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.83 hrs3.86 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.70 hrs0.65 hrs0.69 hrsAverage
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.35 hrs2.25 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.43 hrs3.48 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)33.9%38.2%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)32%42.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility8Massachusetts average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)879Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)6651.880.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Massachusetts average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$34,265$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds123120107
Average residents per day1159986
Occupancy93.4%82.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.2%Massachusetts average3.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.2%3.4%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.6%4.2%4.6%Average
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)11.2%21.4%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%1.8%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.2%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)7.1%16.4%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)5.2%15.4%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)8.6%5.1%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.6%15.5%12.8%Better
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)17.1%19.5%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)29.5%21.2%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)83.7%94.8%95.5%Worse
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)89%92.6%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility0.7%Massachusetts average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.7%1.4%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)86.4%77.7%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)86.3%78.3%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 31 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 27, 2026
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 14, 2026
May 27, 2026
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2026
May 27, 2026
Fire safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2026
May 27, 2026
Fire safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0009
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2026
May 27, 2026
Fire safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2026
May 27, 2026
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 10, 2026
May 27, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 10, 2026
May 27, 2026
Standard
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 23, 2026
May 27, 2026
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 23, 2026
May 27, 2026
Standard
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2026
May 27, 2026
Standard
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2026
May 27, 2026
Standard
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2026
May 27, 2026
Standard
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2026
May 27, 2026
Standard
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2026
May 27, 2026
Standard
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2026
March 12, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0742
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 9, 2025
March 12, 2025
Standard
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected April 9, 2025
December 15, 2023
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 January 17, 2024
December 15, 2023
Fire safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 17, 2024
December 15, 2023
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 31, 2024
December 15, 2023
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 31, 2024
December 15, 2023
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 31, 2024
December 15, 2023
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 31, 2024
December 15, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 31, 2024
December 15, 2023
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 31, 2024
December 15, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 31, 2024
December 15, 2023
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 31, 2024
December 15, 2023
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected January 31, 2024

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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
ELDER, ANN MARIA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2025
LIFE CARE AFFILIATES II
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/02/2000
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2025
LOPATA, DENNIS
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2025
PRESTON, FORREST
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/31/2000
WILBRAHAM MEDICAL INVESTORS LP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/31/2000
CROSS, CINDY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/21/1994
HENRY, TERRY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE08/16/1999
LAY, LISA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE02/09/2018
SWANKER, RICHARD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2011
THURMOND, JOAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/22/2000
LIFE CARE AFFILIATES II
Organization
general partnership interestNOT APPLICABLE06/01/1993
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE06/01/1993
PRESTON, FORREST
Individual
limited partnership interestNOT APPLICABLE08/28/1987
LONG, ZOFIA
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE03/15/2004
LOPATA, DENNIS
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE08/06/2007
SPARKS, JOSEPH
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE04/06/2023
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/01/1993
ELDER, ANN MARIA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2024
FLETCHER, TODD
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/13/2024
LIFE CARE AFFILIATES II
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/01/1993
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/12/1991
LONG, ZOFIA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/15/2004
LOPATA, DENNIS
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/06/2007
PRESTON, AUBREY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/13/2024
SPARKS, JOSEPH
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/06/2023
WILBRAHAM MEDICAL INVESTORS LP
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/12/1991
ZIEGLER, JAMES
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/13/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life Care Center of Wilbraham's rating?

Life Care Center of Wilbraham has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Life Care Center of Wilbraham receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Life Care Center of Wilbraham 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 Life Care Center of Wilbraham?

It is for profit - partnership and part of Life Care Centers of America. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Life Care Center of Wilbraham and how do I contact it?

Life Care Center of Wilbraham is at 2399 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Phone: (413) 596-3111.

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.