Nursing homeActive
Center For Extended Care at Amherst
150 University Drive, Amherst, MA 010024132568185134 certified beds · 126 residentsFor profit - PartnershipMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
9
since 2023
Deficiencies
34
● 3● 26● 5
Penalties · 3 yrs
$28,915
1 fine
Last survey
2026-04-07
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 2
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Complaint | 002 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-10 | Complaint | 002 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-04 | Standard | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-15 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-07 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-24 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-10 | Standard | 1100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-13 | Infection control | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-15 | Standard | 280 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 225420-20260407-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 225420-20260407-F689
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-06-09Record 225420-20250610-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-06-09Record 225420-20250610-F689
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 225420-20250604-F686
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 225420-20250604-F658
F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 225420-20250604-F809
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 225420-20250604-F812
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-21Record 225420-20250415-F607
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-06Record 225420-20241107-F557
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240424-F607
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240410-F550
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240410-F580
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240410-F584
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240410-F641
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240410-F690
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240410-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240410-F812
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240410-F867
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240410-F868
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240410-F880
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 225420-20240410-F636
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 225420-20231113-F883
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 225420-20231113-F887
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-27Record 225420-20230315-F550
F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-27Record 225420-20230315-F635
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-27Record 225420-20230315-F655
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-27Record 225420-20230315-F658
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-27Record 225420-20230315-F725
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-27Record 225420-20230315-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-27Record 225420-20230315-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-27Record 225420-20230315-F880
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-27Record 225420-20230315-F637
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-27Record 225420-20230315-F641
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-04 | Civil money penalty | $28,915 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.25
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.34
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.24
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover39%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover67%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 29.5% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 15.7% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 18.1% | 19.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lefkowitz, Shimon Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 25% | — | — |
| Loffler, Abraham Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 8% | — | — |
| Loffler, Israel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 8% | — | — |
| Loffler, Solomon Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 8% | — | — |
| Shimon, Miriam Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 18% | — | — |
| Mavado Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mintz, Joshua Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rackliffe, Thomas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Simha, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Amherst LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lefkowitz, Shimon Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lefkowitz, Shimon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Loffler, Abraham Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Loffler, Abraham Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Loffler, Abraham Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mavado Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mintz, Joshua Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rackliffe, Thomas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shimon, Miriam Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Simha, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Simha, David Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Simha, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Simha, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Shimon Lefkowitz — 5 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Massachusetts.
No county cost figures on file for Hampshire.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care Hadley | 1.0 mi | 2026-01-20 | 0344 |
| Care One At Northampton Northampton | 6.9 mi | 2025-12-19 | 0103 |
| South Hadley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center South Hadley | 10.4 mi | 2025-05-27 | 3300 |
| Linda Manor Extended Care Facility Leeds | 8.2 mi | 2025-09-29 | 0152 |
| Care One At Holyoke Holyoke | 11.5 mi | 2025-09-17 | 010 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |