The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING
PEABODY, MA · Medicare-certified · 180 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
5 of 5 stars overall. This facility has strong ratings across health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.57 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day) and no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations noted accident hazards/supervision and care plan/assessment issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5727 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 30, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5727.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.09
- Nurse aides
- 2.96
- Weekend nursing
- 4.31
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 23%
Registered nurse turnover: 37%
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
14.8%17.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%3.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%2.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.3%7.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.3%10.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.5%8.8%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%0.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0.7%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.3%26.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
38.4%24.7%Improving
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
—98.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $10,194 in total fines.
- $10,194
Federal fine
Feb 1, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE · 5 homes · 4.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 140.8 residents on an average day (78% of 180 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 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.