Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
RIVER TERRACE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR
LANCASTER, MA · 82 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 19, 2026
CMS Certification Number 225210 · first certified March 1972
Ownership
Operated by MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MA
4 citations — more than 20% of the 341 certified nursing homes in MA. Compared within MA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens March 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 556 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 4 |
| Median facility in MA | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 7, 2023 | 0 |
| December 26, 2024 | 4 |
| March 19, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0227 | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. | 1 | 2024-12-26 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2024-12-26 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-12-26 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-12-26 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 26, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0227 | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.