Adviniacare Newburyport
180 Low Street · Newburyport, MA · 01950 · 9784655361
111 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Adviniacare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $82,856 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$82,856 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $322,104 |
Inspection citations (72 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 7, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 7, 2023
Ensure 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.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 7, 2023
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 7, 2023
Establish 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.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 7, 2023
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Administration
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Actual harm · G November 7, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · H November 7, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 10, 2024 | Fine | $82,856 |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $2,279 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $1,899 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
| November 7, 2023 | Fine | $231,652 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225332 · certified since July 31, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.