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BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

CCN 225549 · 77 HIGH STREET, NEWBURYPORT, MA, 01950 · Operated within the ALPHA SNF MA chain

Does BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER have a federal violation or abuse history?

According to the public federal record on file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (CCN 225549), in NEWBURYPORT, MA, has federal inspection findings on its record. In its current inspection cycle, CMS cited the facility for 9 deficiencies; the most serious carries scope/severity F. Citations from earlier inspection cycles appear in the dated timeline below as historical findings, not current ones. CMS has $152,988 in civil money penalties on file against the facility. This page restates the federal record and draws no conclusion of its own. Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly. Federal nursing-home surveys are conducted on a recurring cycle by state survey agencies acting on CMS's behalf, and the figures on this page are compiled from CMS's published provider data, as on file with federal regulators; the federal record may understate what actually occurred, and inspection findings are point-in-time survey results, not a determination that any specific resident was harmed.

The Federal Record

CMS has $152,988 in civil money penalties on file against this facility.

Below is this facility's federal survey record as on file with federal regulators (CMS). Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.

Scope & Severity — current cycle

ANo Harm
BNo Harm
CNo Harm
DPotential
EPotential
FPotential
GActual Harm
HActual Harm
IActual Harm
JImm. Jeopardy
KImm. Jeopardy
LImm. Jeopardy

CMS's own A–L scope/severity grid. Plotted cells mark this facility's most recent (current-cycle) citations, as on file with federal regulators (CMS).

Civil money penalties on file

$152,988

CMS has $152,988 in civil money penalties on file against this facility. CMS also records 148 day(s) of payment denial.

Overall CMS star rating: this facility vs the CMS-published state average

This facility: 1  ·  CMS state average: 3.1

Side-by-side with the CMS-published Overall CMS star rating for this state. This is the government's own published state average — not a CareSentinel-computed figure or delta.

Deficiency timeline — full federal history

2025-09-17
CURRENT CYCLE
F851S/S F

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

2025-09-17
CURRENT CYCLE
F689S/S E

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-09-17
CURRENT CYCLE
F686S/S E

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2025-09-17
CURRENT CYCLE
F804S/S E

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

2025-09-17
CURRENT CYCLE
F684S/S D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-09-17
CURRENT CYCLE
F692S/S D

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2025-09-17
CURRENT CYCLE
F909S/S D

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.

2025-09-17
CURRENT CYCLE
F730S/S D

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

2025-09-17
CURRENT CYCLE
F690S/S D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2024-11-05
HISTORICAL
F580S/S D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2024-11-05
HISTORICAL
F658S/S D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F838S/S F

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.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F756S/S E

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F725S/S E

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F812S/S E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F809S/S E

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.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F806S/S E

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F698S/S E

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F740S/S E

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F842S/S E

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F656S/S E

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F802S/S E

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F584S/S E

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.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F770S/S E

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F761S/S E

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.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F695S/S D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F623S/S D

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F625S/S D

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.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F645S/S D

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F655S/S D

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F657S/S D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F658S/S D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F688S/S D

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.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F690S/S D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F692S/S D

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F693S/S D

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.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F550S/S D

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F699S/S D

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F758S/S D

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.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F808S/S D

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.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F810S/S D

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F844S/S C

Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F732S/S B

Post nurse staffing information every day.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F641S/S B

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F640S/S B

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

2024-09-12
HISTORICAL
F582S/S B

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

2024-09-03
HISTORICAL
F804S/S E

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

2024-09-03
HISTORICAL
F803S/S E

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.

2024-09-03
HISTORICAL
F842S/S D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2024-07-17
HISTORICAL
F580S/S D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2024-03-26
HISTORICAL
F557S/S D

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

2024-03-26
HISTORICAL
F584S/S D

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.

2024-02-01
HISTORICAL
F812S/S F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-09-05
HISTORICAL
F600S/S J

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2023-09-05
HISTORICAL
F726S/S J

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.

2023-09-05
HISTORICAL
F761S/S E

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.

2023-09-05
HISTORICAL
F880S/S E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2023-09-05
HISTORICAL
F842S/S E

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2023-09-05
HISTORICAL
F812S/S D

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-09-05
HISTORICAL
F695S/S D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Each citation below is a federal survey finding, dated and labeled with its CMS deficiency tag, as on file with federal regulators (CMS). Older inspection cycles are de-emphasized; only the most recent cycle is current.

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