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63/100PORT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts)
6 HALE STREET, NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts 01950
Phone: 9784627373
CMS Overall:2/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
123
Avg Residents/Day
122.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Essex
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall2/5
Health3/5
Staffing1/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Massachusetts Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.49 | 0.66 | -0.17 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.66 | 3.94 | -0.28 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 1/5 | 3.1/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 56.2% | 37.6% | - |
Health Citation History
22 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-28 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-12 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-12 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop 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 |
| 2024-09-12 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-12 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-11 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-11 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop 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 |
| 2024-01-11 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-11 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-11 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-07 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-07 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop 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 |
| 2023-09-07 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-07 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-07 | Environmental Deficiencies | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
16 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-28 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-08-28 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-12 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-12 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-12 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-12 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-12 | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-12 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-09-12 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-07 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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