Devereux Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
39 Lafayette Street · Marblehead, MA · 01945 · 7816316120
64 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
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.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C August 23, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225398 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.