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LAFAYETTE REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING

25 LAFAYETTE STREET, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945
Score: 87 / 100

Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Marblehead, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 87/100, it ranks in the top 16% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing exceed national averages, with 4.35 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.66 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.35 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.24 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.46 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.95 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.37 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Aug 27, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 8 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Aug 27, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity E
    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.
    Aug 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Aug 27, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Aug 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 8.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 35.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.6% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 32.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 87 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 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 - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
65
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0