M I Nursing & Restorative Center
172 Lawrence Street · Lawrence, MA · 01841 · 9786201401
250 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Covenant Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $17,011 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
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, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
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 March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
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 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 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 October 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 2, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| September 27, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225154 · certified since March 13, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.