D

PORT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

6 HALE STREET, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Score: 53 / 100

Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 53/100. The facility ranks in the 48th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.62 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.62 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.70 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.07 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.25 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.50 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Aug 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 22 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Aug 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0694 Severity D
    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 31.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 53 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
123
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8