Newburyport, MA

Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

6 Hale Street, Newburyport, MA

(978) 462-7373

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

123

Certified beds

Average residents

116

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Atlas Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1983-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.70

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.85

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.07

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.25

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

70%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

60%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.0
1.9
0.1 pts worse
1.9
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.6
1.5
1.1 pts worse
1.8
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
92.2%
6.9 pts better
93.4%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.8%
5.2 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.5%
3.5%
1 pts worse
3.3%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 15.4%
12.0%
3.4 pts worse
11.4%
4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
5.2%
1.5 pts better
5.4%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 17.0%
19.2%
2.2 pts better
19.6%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.3%
22.5%
5.2 pts better
16.7%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 22.0%
17.7%
4.3 pts worse
16.3%
5.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.5%
17.6%
0.1 pts better
14.9%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.4%
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.3%
2.0%
2.3 pts worse
1.7%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 31.7%
21.7%
10 pts worse
19.8%
11.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.5%
4.6%
2.1 pts better
5.1%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.4%
77.1%
17.3 pts better
81.7%
12.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 15.0%
11.8%
3.2 pts worse
12.0%
3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
1.3%
0.9 pts better
1.6%
1.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
77.7%
18.9 pts better
79.7%
16.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 28.5%
25.8%
2.7 pts worse
23.9%
4.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-28 · Fire 2025-08-28

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-12 · Fire 2024-09-12

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-09-07 · Fire 2023-09-07

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-09-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-09-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-09-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-11-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2024-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-11-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-11-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-02-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-02-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-02-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-02-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-02-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-07

F909 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected 2023-10-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Whittier Mop Operations Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 4 facilities 2025-02-28
Bak, Pinchos

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2025-02-28
Cardenas, Sandra

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-02-28
Glen Oak 11, LLC

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2025-02-28
Jmh Family LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Jmh Family LLC

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Jmh Family Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Jmh Family Trust

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Lanoue, Tracey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-02-28
Malt Family Trust

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 21 facilities 2025-02-28
Miller, Nachum

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2025-02-28
Miller, Nachum

Limited Partnership Interest · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2025-02-28
Miller, Nachum

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2025-02-28
Mls Family LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Mls Family LLC

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Mls Family Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Mls Family Trust

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Olenio, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-02-28
Sgs 2010 Family Trust

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 21 facilities 2025-02-28
Sgs Family LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Sgs Family LLC

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Sgs Family Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Sgs Family Trust

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2025-02-28
Sonnenschein, Moshe

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2025-02-28
Tyh 2017 Trust

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 21 facilities 2025-02-28
Whittier 6 Operations Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2025-02-28
Whittier 6 Operations Holdings LLC

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2025-02-28
Whittier Opco Manager LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2025-02-28

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