Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr
75 Brimbal Avenue · Beverly, MA · 01915 · 9789272020
132 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Marquis Health Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $170,684 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$170,684 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $231,459 |
Inspection citations (70 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
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 January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 12, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 12, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 12, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2024
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 December 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | Fine | $12,935 |
| November 12, 2024 | Fine | $157,749 |
| October 26, 2023 | Fine | $60,775 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225133 · certified since June 30, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.