Jesmond Nursing Home
271 Nahant Road · Nahant, MA · 01908 · 7815810420
57 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$56,375 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $56,375 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 15, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 15, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
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 October 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 21, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · 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 |
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| August 15, 2024 | Fine | $56,375 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225471 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.