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PINNACLE HEALTH & REHAB AT N BERWICK

NORTH BERWICK, ME · Medicare-certified · 64 beds

In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall

5 of 5 stars overall, with 5-star health inspection and staffing ratings, but 2-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.85 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.8469 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: January 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8469.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.69
Licensed practical nurses
0.65
Nurse aides
2.51
Weekend nursing
3.37

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%

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

38.2%39.1%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

5.6%1.8%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

6.5%0%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

1.9%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

8.9%4%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

39.5%25%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

34.5%19.7%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

57.4%39.2%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

5.9%

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

32.1%32.2%No change

Residents with depressive symptoms

5.9%2%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

85.2%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

88.9%100%Improving

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

70%100%Improving

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F

The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Aug 5, 2019

Now operated by Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Iii LLC, previously Ch Wright INC.

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Occupancy
56.9 residents on an average day (89% of 64 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 33 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.