Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center
77 High Street · Newburyport, MA · 01950 · 9784624221
64 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Alpha SNF Ma
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $152,988 |
Inspection citations (66 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 17, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
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.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
Honor 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.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 22, 2023 | Fine | $152,988 |
| August 22, 2023 | Payment Denial | 148 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225549 · certified since February 24, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.