Nursing homeActive
Sunny Acres Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr
254 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824978256023193 certified beds · 78 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
23
● 0● 23● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-05-06
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 2
Quality 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-06 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-26 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-02-27 | Standard | 0150 | 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.
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 2025-06-13Record 225494-20250506-F690
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-13Record 225494-20250506-F761
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 2025-06-13Record 225494-20250506-F883
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-02Record 225494-20240626-F578
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 2024-08-02Record 225494-20240626-F658
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-02Record 225494-20240626-F684
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-02Record 225494-20240626-F727
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-02Record 225494-20240626-F880
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 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F580
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F636
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F638
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F640
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F684
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 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F690
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F692
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F760
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 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F880
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F882
F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 225494-20230227-F886
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.51
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.33
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.93
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover42%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
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 | 7.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 18.7% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.3% | 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 | 21.6% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 21.1% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenstein, Robert Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Bain, Karen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bertos, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ef Senior Living Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eisenstein, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaufman, Danielle Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcguire, Francis Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Veno, Joseph Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bain, Karen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bertos, Michael Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eaton, Shirley Individual | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ef And Associates LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ef Investment Company LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ef LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ef Senior Living Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Efsaic LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eisenstein, Robert Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flaherty, Patrick Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flaherty, Patrick Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flaherty, Patrick Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Greystone Cre Notes 2024-Hc3, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaufman, Danielle Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mathew Muratore Revocable Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcguire, Francis Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Michael J. Nickolaus And Tracy Nickolaus Revocable Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Muratore, Mathew Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nickolaus, Michael Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patrick J. Flaherty Living Trust Dated June 17, 2021 Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sunny Acres Propco LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| The Eisenstein Family Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Twomagnets LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Veno, Joseph Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 Middlesex.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Pediatric Care North Billerica | 1.4 mi | 2026-04-01 | 050 |
| Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley Billerica | 1.5 mi | 2026-04-23 | 0234 |
| Regalcare At Lowell Lowell | 2.7 mi | 2026-03-10 | 0272 |
| Palm Springs Post Acute Chelmsford | 2.4 mi | 2026-03-26 | 1170 |
| Fairhaven Healthcare Center Lowell | 3.5 mi | 2026-06-15 | 1421 |
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 |