15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Haverhill, MA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $277,601 in total fines with 15 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
689 Main Street, Haverhill, MA
(978) 373-1131
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
114
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Athena Healthcare Systems
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1974-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.74
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.49
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.89
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.66
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
28%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.0 |
1.9
1.1 pts worse
|
1.9
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.5
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.0% |
92.2%
6.8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.4% |
94.8%
2.6 pts better
|
95.5%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.9% |
3.5%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 70.4% |
12.0%
58.4 pts worse
|
11.4%
59 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.1% |
5.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 55.3% |
19.2%
36.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
35.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.2% |
22.5%
1.3 pts better
|
16.7%
4.5 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 | 12.7% |
17.7%
5 pts better
|
16.3%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.3% |
17.6%
0.3 pts better
|
14.9%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% |
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% |
2.0%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.8% |
21.7%
5.9 pts better
|
19.8%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.4% |
4.6%
1.2 pts better
|
5.1%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 84.3% |
77.1%
7.2 pts better
|
81.7%
2.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.3% |
11.8%
0.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% |
1.3%
0.3 pts better
|
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 83.9% |
77.7%
6.2 pts better
|
79.7%
4.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.4% |
25.8%
1.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-04-13
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-05-26
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-07-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-26
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-07-26
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-28
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-07-26
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-05-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-26
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-03-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-03-04
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-03-04
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-03-20
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 2025-03-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-20
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-03-04
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-04
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-20
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-20
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-03-20
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-03-20
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-04
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-04
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-05-07
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-05-12
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 2023-05-12
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $129,326
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-07-11 · 15 days
15 day denial
Fine · fine $136,025
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-06-29 · 20 days
20 day denial
Fine · fine $12,250
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
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