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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 225785

New England Pediatric Care

NORTH BILLERICA, Massachusetts · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 80

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Finances, as filed

From this facility’s Medicare cost reports on form CMS-2540, each figure with the worksheet, line and column it was read from.

Cost report for January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on September 11, 2025.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1438836, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.zip.

Fiscal year 2023, ended December 31, 2023

Cost report for January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 22, 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1378737, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2023.zip.

Fiscal year 2022, ended December 31, 2022

Cost report for January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 22, 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1378736, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2022.zip.

Fiscal year 2021, ended December 31, 2021

Cost report for January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 22, 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1378735, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2021.zip.

Fiscal year 2020, ended December 31, 2020

Cost report for January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 22, 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1378734, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2020.zip.

Fiscal year 2019, ended December 31, 2019

Cost report for January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 22, 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1378733, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2019.zip.

Fiscal year 2018, ended December 31, 2018

Cost report for January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 22, 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1378732, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2018.zip.

Fiscal year 2017, ended December 31, 2017

Cost report for January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 22, 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1378731, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2017.zip.

Fiscal year 2016, ended December 31, 2016

Cost report for January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 22, 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1378730, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2016.zip.

Fiscal year 2015, ended December 31, 2015

Cost report for January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 22, 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1378729, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2015.zip.

Fiscal year 2014, ended December 31, 2014

Cost report for October 13, 2014 to December 31, 2014 — a reporting period of 79 days, not a full year, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 22, 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1378728, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2015.zip.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
TUFTS-MEDICAL CENTER, PARENT INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 11/15/1985
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER PARENT INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 10/01/2014
AGBA, CHIBUEZECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/17/2009
MCDONALD, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/11/1998
WEINSTEIN, JEFFREYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/16/2003
ZANE, ELLENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/26/2004
MAZERALL, LAURENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/07/2021
MAZERALL, LAURENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/07/2021
TUFTS-MEDICAL CENTER, PARENT INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/15/1985
MAZERALL, LAURENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/07/2021
MCDONALD, JOHNW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/24/2014

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of NEW ENGLAND LONG-TERM CARE INC (enrollment ID O20140916002234).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
TUFTS-MEDICAL CENTER, PARENT INC.Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10011/15/1985
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER PARENT INCOrganization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10010/1/2014
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
CHIBUEZE AGBAIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR338/17/2009
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ELLEN ZANEIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR331/26/2004
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JEFFREY A WEINSTEINIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR336/16/2003
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOHN P MCDONALDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR506/11/1998
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LAUREN S MAZERALLIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER339/7/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LAUREN S MAZERALLIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL339/7/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TUFTS-MEDICAL CENTER, PARENT INC.OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL10011/15/1985
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
JOHN P MCDONALDIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE509/24/2014
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LAUREN S MAZERALLIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE339/7/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

  • September 11, 2025: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2024, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2024.zip
  • May 22, 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2023, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2023.zip
  • May 22, 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2022, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2022.zip
  • May 22, 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2021, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2021.zip
  • May 22, 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2020, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2020.zip
  • May 22, 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2019, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2019.zip
  • May 22, 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2018, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2018.zip
  • May 22, 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2017, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2017.zip
  • May 22, 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2016, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2016.zip
  • May 22, 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2015, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2015.zip
  • May 22, 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2014, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2015.zip
  • January 5, 2024: LAUREN S MAZERALL (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on January 5, 2024; associated with this enrollment since September 7, 2021. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
  • January 5, 2024: LAUREN S MAZERALL (W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on January 5, 2024; associated with this enrollment since September 7, 2021. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
  • January 5, 2024: LAUREN S MAZERALL (OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on January 5, 2024; associated with this enrollment since September 7, 2021. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
  • January 5, 2024: TUFTS-MEDICAL CENTER, PARENT INC. (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on January 5, 2024; associated with this enrollment since November 15, 1985. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
  • January 5, 2024: TUFTS-MEDICAL CENTER, PARENT INC. (5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on January 5, 2024; associated with this enrollment since November 15, 1985. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
  • January 5, 2024: ELLEN ZANE (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on January 5, 2024; associated with this enrollment since January 26, 2004. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
  • January 5, 2024: CHIBUEZE OKEY AGBA (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on January 5, 2024; associated with this enrollment since August 17, 2009. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
  • January 5, 2024: JEFFREY A WEINSTEIN (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on January 5, 2024; associated with this enrollment since June 16, 2003. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
  • January 5, 2024: JOHN P MCDONALD (W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on January 5, 2024; associated with this enrollment since September 24, 2014. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
  • January 5, 2024: JOHN P MCDONALD (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on January 5, 2024; associated with this enrollment since June 11, 1998. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
  • January 5, 2024: TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER PARENT INC (5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on January 5, 2024; associated with this enrollment since October 1, 2014. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1April 1, 2026April 1, 202607
2March 20, 2025March 20, 202529
3April 9, 2024April 9, 202431

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

5 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
March 20, 2025HealthF 0584Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 1, 2025
March 20, 2025HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2025
April 9, 2024HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 3, 2024
April 9, 2024HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 3, 2024
September 27, 2023HealthF 0726Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 14, 2023

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

No penalty on file for this facility in CMS’s Care Compare penalties data.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameNEW ENGLAND LONG-TERM CARE INC
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2023-04-12
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanY
County/ParishMiddlesex
Telephone Number9786675123
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilNone
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasPartial
Number of Certified Beds80
Average Number of Residents per Day75.0
Overall Rating5
Health Inspection Rating5
QM Rating5
Long-Stay QM Rating5
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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