C

NEW ENGLAND HOMES FOR THE DEAF, INC

154 WATER STREET, DANVERS, MA 01923
Score: 68 / 100

New England Homes For The Deaf, Inc is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 68/100. Located in Danvers, Massachusetts, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing levels at New England Homes For The Deaf, Inc exceed national averages, with 5.03 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.81 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 22 deficiencies at New England Homes For The Deaf, Inc. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.03 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.21 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.56 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.59 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Mar 18, 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.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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.
    Mar 18, 2025 · 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 3.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 23.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 30.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $3,174

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 68 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 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
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
81
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9