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ADVINIACARE NEWBURYPORT

180 LOW STREET, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Score: 28 / 100

Adviniacare Newburyport has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 28/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Massachusetts. Families considering this Newburyport facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Adviniacare Newburyport, with 3.27 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 72 deficiencies at Adviniacare Newburyport, including 5 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

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 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.93 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.96 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.58 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

72
Total Deficiencies
Sep 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 66 Moderate 🔴 5 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Sep 17, 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.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 9, 2024 · 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 4.3% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 4.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 18.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 31.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

5 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $322,104

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 28 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)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
111
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4