BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — Nursing Home in NEWBURYPORT, MA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 64 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 41.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225549 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.40 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.51 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER had 9 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 17, 2025).
Inspection Findings — September 17, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — October 23, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level E)Corrected — October 23, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level E)Corrected — October 23, 2025
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — October 23, 2025
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Level D)Corrected — October 23, 2025
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Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (Level D)Corrected — October 23, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — October 23, 2025
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Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. (Level F)Corrected — October 23, 2025
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Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (Level D)Corrected — October 23, 2025
Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 64-bed nursing home in Newburyport, Massachusetts. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident day, below the Massachusetts average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 9 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The survey shows multiple care-related deficiencies, but none were categorized as severe, which suggests problems identified were addressable. Given the facility’s relatively low nurse staffing level compared with the state, it would be reasonable to ask how staffing and care processes will be adjusted to prevent recurring issues like assessment, wound and incontinence care, and supervision lapses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's CMS star rating?
BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER reports 3.40043 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER had 9 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER have?
BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 64 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- PORT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER — 2/5 — 1.1 mi
- ADVINIACARE NEWBURYPORT — 2/5 — 1.5 mi
- MAPLEWOOD CENTER — 1/5 — 4.3 mi
- MILL TOWN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION — 1/5 — 5.1 mi
- LAKEVIEW HOUSE SKLD NRSG AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FAC — 4/5 — 9.2 mi
- BAKER-KATZ SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR — 3/5 — 9.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.