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The Mansion At Brigham
77 High 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.
Certified for 64 beds, The Mansion At Brigham serves Newburyport in Essex County, Massachusetts and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 66 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 40, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 103.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $153K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7.
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 | 66 | 25 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 103.1 | 22.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 39.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $152,988 | $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: 17 Sep 2025, 12 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×34 E ×21 F ×3 B ×5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | 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 | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0844 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | C | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 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. | J | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 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 | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2023 | Payment denial | — | 148 days |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Fine | $152,988 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 24.8% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.0% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.1% | 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: Newburyport Opco, Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha SNF Ma LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/24/2023 |
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 The Mansion At Brigham been cited for?
66 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has The Mansion At Brigham been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $153K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at The Mansion At Brigham compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Mansion At Brigham?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Alpha SNF Ma LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Mansion At Brigham last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 17 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.