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MILL TOWN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (AMESBURY, Massachusetts)

22 MAPLE STREET, AMESBURY, Massachusetts 01913

Phone: 9783884682

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
130
Avg Residents/Day
70.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Essex
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
SFF Candidate
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality1/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMassachusetts AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.440.66-0.21
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.393.94-0.55
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover60.0%37.6%-

Health Citation History

61 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2026-05-20Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-03Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-03Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.G – Actual Harm
2025-05-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-02-11Resident 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-11Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-06-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-06-25Nursing 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.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-06-25Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Resident 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Resident 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential

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Fire Safety Citation History

19 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-05-29Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish staff and initial training requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-25Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$255,935
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
3
Number of Fines
3
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-05-20Fine$16,350-
2025-05-29Fine$78,198-
2024-06-25Fine$161,387-

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