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Adviniacare Newburyport
180 Low Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Adviniacare Newburyport, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, is certified for 111 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Adviniacare chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 72 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 9, 59 by cycle, most recent first), 8 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 64.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $322K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 44.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Essex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 72 | 25 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 64.9 | 22.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.3% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $322,104 | $8,824 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (45 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Sep 2025, 10 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×3 K ×2 G ×2 H ×1 D ×40 E ×9 F ×14 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | K | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | J | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | J | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | H | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0761 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0777 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2024 | Fine | $82,856 | |
| 20 Feb 2024 | Fine | $2,279 | |
| 12 Feb 2024 | Fine | $1,899 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $3,418 | |
| 7 Nov 2023 | Fine | $231,652 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.3%, RNs 52.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.2% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.9% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.6% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.4% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Adviniacare Newburyport Llc. Chain: Adviniacare (11 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Holdco Op LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/27/2022 |
| David A Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2022 |
| Yosef Meystel Declaration of Tr of Yosef Meystel Ttee | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2022 |
| Ma5 Pointe Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2022 |
| Pointe Group Care LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2022 |
| Pointe Property LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2022 |
| 180 Low St LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2022 |
| David A Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2022 |
| Ma5 Pointe Manager LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| Pointe Group Care LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| Yosef Meystel Declaration of Tr of Yosef Meystel Ttee | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Essex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care One At Peabody | Peabody | 150 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 10.7 | — | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Methuen | 106 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8.5 | — | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center For Living | Peabody | 180 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 10.6 | $10K | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing | Marblehead | 65 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 13.8 | — | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Life Care Center of the North Shore | Lynn | 123 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 11.4 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Meadows, The | North Andover | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Oceanside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Rockport | 76 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 39.5 | — | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit | Bradford | 20 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
All 45 facilities in Essex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Adviniacare Newburyport been cited for?
72 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 8 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Adviniacare Newburyport been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $322K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Adviniacare Newburyport compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Adviniacare Newburyport?
It is part of the Adviniacare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ma Holdco Op LLC, David A Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee and Yosef Meystel Declaration of Tr of Yosef Meystel Ttee. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Adviniacare Newburyport last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.