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BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

77 HIGH STREET, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950 · CCN 225549

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$152,988

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

ALPHA SNF MA

Facilities in chain

5

Chain avg overall

1.60 / 5

Inspection citations (58)2 immediate jeopardy

1. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-11-05 · Health · corrected 2024-11-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-11-05 · Health · corrected 2024-11-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. BF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for minimal harm

5. EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. BF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for minimal harm

9. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

   Potential for minimal harm

10. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. BF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for minimal harm

24. EF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. FF0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. CF0844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for minimal harm

38. EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2024-09-03 · Health · corrected 2024-09-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-09-03 · Health · corrected 2024-09-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-09-03 · Health · corrected 2024-09-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-05-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-05-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-02-01 · Health · corrected 2024-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Immediate jeopardy

46. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for minimal harm

47. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. JF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Immediate jeopardy

54. EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2022-08-04 · Health · corrected 2022-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.