D

SIPPICAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

15 MILL STREET, MARION, MA 02738
Score: 54 / 100

Sippican Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 54/100. The facility ranks in the 51th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Sippican Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.54 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Sippican 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 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.54 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.98 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.00 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.08 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.54 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Dec 15, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 17 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0585 Severity F
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Mar 26, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity E
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Mar 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 26, 2025 · Infection Control 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 1.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 11.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,788

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 54 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: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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
Mar 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9