Sippican Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
15 Mill Street · Marion, MA · 02738 · 5087483830
123 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Atlas Healthcare
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,788 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
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 April 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 27, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B March 27, 2025
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 3, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 3, 2024
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 January 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 3, 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 January 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G August 4, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2021
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 15, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 15, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 15, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 8, 2025 | Fine | $8,788 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225518 · certified since June 21, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.