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Maplewood Center
6 Morrill Place, Amesbury, MA 01913
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.
Maplewood Center, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, is certified for 120 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 67 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (26, 28, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 55.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $226K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 55.2%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Essex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 67 | 25 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 55.8 | 22.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.2% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $226,445 | $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: 5 Jun 2025, 13 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 H ×1 D ×28 E ×16 F ×14 B ×3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | H | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | 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 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | 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 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | 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 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | G | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | G | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | G | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 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 | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 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 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 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 | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 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 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 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 | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | C | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 22 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2025 | Fine | $163,592 | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | Fine | $62,853 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.2%, RNs 100.0%; 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 | 26.6% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.4% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.7% | 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: Morrill Place Operations Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma SNF Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/15/2024 |
| Celtic Bank Corporation | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/03/2024 |
| Zenith Care LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2025 |
| Ma SNF Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2025 |
| Zenith Care LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2025 |
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 Maplewood Center been cited for?
67 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Maplewood Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $226K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Maplewood Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Maplewood Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ma SNF Holdings LLC and Zenith Care LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Maplewood Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Jun 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.