The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
PORT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
NEWBURYPORT, MA · Medicare-certified · 123 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
PORT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in Newburyport, MA has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with especially weak staffing at 1 out of 5 stars and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.66 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). There were no fines in the last 24 months; health inspection was 3 stars and recent inspection areas cited food safety, treatment/care, and bowel/bladder and catheter care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6569 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6569.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.12
- Nurse aides
- 2.03
- Weekend nursing
- 3.18
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 68%
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
15.8%15.5%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%4.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.1%6.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.9%11.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.9%11.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.7%19%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0.8%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.1%24.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
11.9%56.5%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%93.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.2%90.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 28, 2025
Now operated by Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, previously Port Healthcare Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ATLAS HEALTHCARE · 29 homes · 3.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 121.6 residents on an average day (99% of 123 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 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.