Map showing the location of ADVINIACARE NEWBURYPORT in NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts
180 LOW STREET, NEWBURYPORT, MA, 01950

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • MassachusettsAbove only 43% of peers338 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • Essex CountyAbove only 39% of peers45 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point3★+0.1 vs MA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−0.9 vs MA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−1.3 vs MA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles3★Above only 42% of peersMA avg2.9★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover2★Above only 11% of peersMA avg2.9★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments2★Above only 9% of peersMA avg3.3★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.27hrsAbove only 11% of peersMA avg3.86Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.68hrsAbove 66% of peersMA avg0.65Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better51%Above only 19% of peersMA avg39%RN turnover46%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$322,104Above only 1% of peersMA avg$39,993Fines · denials5 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
72citations
5inspection dates
3actual harm (G–I)
5immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Sep 18, 2025most recent

Citations by monthAug 2023 – Sep 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Sep 18, 20254 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2025
  2. F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2025
  3. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2025
  4. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2025
Oct 10, 20249 citationsCycle 2worst G · actual harm$82,856
  1. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  2. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  3. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Oct 28, 2024
  4. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2024
  5. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2024
  6. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2024
  7. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2024
  8. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2024
  9. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Jan 31, 20244 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm$3,418
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2024
  2. F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2024
  3. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2024
  4. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2024
Nov 7, 202350 citationsCycle 3worst K · immediate jeopardy$231,652
  1. F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  3. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  4. Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  5. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  6. F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  7. F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  8. F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  9. F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  10. F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  11. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  12. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  13. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  14. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  15. F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  16. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  17. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  18. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  19. F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  20. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  21. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  22. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  23. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareH · patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  24. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  25. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareK · patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  26. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  27. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  28. F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  29. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  30. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  31. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesC · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  32. F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  33. F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  34. F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  35. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  36. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  37. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  38. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  39. F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  40. F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  41. F803Ensure 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.Nutrition and DietaryJ · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  42. F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationJ · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  43. F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.AdministrationJ · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  44. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  45. F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  46. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  47. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  48. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  49. F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2023
  50. F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.AdministrationK · patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023
Aug 9, 20235 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2023
  2. F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2023
  3. F777Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2023
  4. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2023
  5. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.27hrsAbove only 11% of peers−0.59 vs MA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.68hrsAbove 66% of peers+0.03 vs MA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.66hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.93hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.96hrs
  • Massachusetts average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better51%Above only 19% of peersMA avg 39%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only46%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy111 certified beds · ~97 residents a day87%Above 57% of peersMA avg 81%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $322,104In fines
  • 5Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $39,993MA avg in fines
Above only 1% of peersFewer fines than 1% of rated homes in Massachusetts

Actions on record

  1. Oct 10, 2024Civil money penalty$82,856
  2. Feb 20, 2024Civil money penalty$2,279
  3. Feb 12, 2024Civil money penalty$1,899
  4. Jan 22, 2024Civil money penalty$3,418
  5. Nov 7, 2023Civil money penalty$231,652

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Adviniacare9 facilities in the chain1.9★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Ma Holdco Op LLC
Operational or managerial control
  • Ma5 Pointe Manager LLC
  • Pointe Group Care LLC
  • Pointe Property LLC
  • Benjamin Berkowitz
  • Stephen Cynewski
  • Joe Joseph
  • Caterina Labella
  • Jennifer Spector
  • +3 more

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 225332 · 180 LOW STREET, NEWBURYPORT, MA, 01950.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Massachusetts and Essex County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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