Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for LivingCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 240 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, MA 01960
- CCN
- 225472
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 180
- Residents per day
- 141
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 8 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 1 health citation. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists 1 fine of $10,194 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Massachusetts (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Essex County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 45 homes in the county, 341 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Massachusetts median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 8 Apr 2026 | 1 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 30 Jan 2025 | 4 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 14 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 1 citation
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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 | 2 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 14 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 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 | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 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 | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2024 | Fine | $10,194 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Massachusetts median | Massachusetts average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.58 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.06 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 3.03 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.31 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 27.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 42.9%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.1% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.8% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.2% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Jewish Rehabilitation Center for Aged of the North Shore Inc
- Chain
- Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (5 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jan 2017 |
| Legacy Lifecare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Operational/managerial control | 19 Feb 2024 | |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Operational/managerial control | 19 Feb 2025 | |
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 2021 | |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Adp of the snf | 3 Apr 2025 | |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Adp of the snf | 3 Apr 2025 | |
| Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Inc | Adp of the snf | 28 Mar 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Essex County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center | Peabody | 4 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 29 Jan 2026 | |
| Care One at Peabody | Peabody | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 19 Mar 2026 | |
| Alliance Health at Rosewood | Peabody | 3 of 5 | 5 | $8,824 | 23 Jan 2026 | |
| Continuing Care at Brooksby Village | Peabody | 4 of 5 | 5 | $167,099 | 21 Jan 2026 | |
| Life Care Center of the North Shore | Lynn | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 19 Mar 2026 | |
| New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc | Danvers | 4 of 5 | 9 | $3,174 | 19 Mar 2025 | |
| Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Lynn | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 21 May 2025 | |
| Salem Rehab Center | Salem | 3 of 5 | 4 | $238,905 | 5 Sep 2025 | |
| Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr (the) | Danvers | 4 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 22 Apr 2026 | |
| Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr | Saugus | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 10 Sep 2025 | |
| Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center | Danvers | 4 of 5 | 3 | $10,517 | 12 Feb 2026 | |
| Twin Oaks Center | Danvers | 1 of 5 | 19 | $2,186 | 18 Jun 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living (CCN 225472). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/jeffrey-susan-brudnick-center-for-living-peabody-ma-225472/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 8 Apr 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 30 Jan 2025.
- Who operates Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. The CMS ownership file names 3 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Massachusetts as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.