Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living
240 Lynnfield Street · Peabody, MA · 01960 · 9784715100
180 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,194 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 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 March 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 1, 2024 | Fine | $10,194 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225472 · 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.