The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
The Mansion at Brigham
NEWBURYPORT, MA · Medicare-certified · 64 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
The Mansion at Brigham in Newburyport, MA has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspections and quality measures and 2-star staffing; reported nurse staffing is 3.52 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark. It has the lowest overall rating flag and no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5179 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 17, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5179.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.82
- Nurse aides
- 2.17
- Weekend nursing
- 3.27
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20%21.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%7.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.8%6.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%2.4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.1%2.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.6%9.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.1%20.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
9.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.3%23.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.1%90.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—30.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.9%76.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: J
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 35 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $152,988 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 148 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 22, 2023
- $152,988
Federal fine
Aug 22, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 15, 2023
Now operated by Newburyport Opco, LLC, previously Bear Mt Newburyport LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ALPHA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · 5 homes · 1.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 43.1 residents on an average day (67% of 64 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.