Maplewood Center
6 Morrill Place · Amesbury, MA · 01913 · 9783883500
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $163,592 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
4 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.
$163,592 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.22 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $226,445 |
Inspection citations (67 in the current record)
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Actual harm · H June 5, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 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 July 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B June 5, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | Fine | $163,592 |
| June 13, 2024 | Fine | $62,853 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225229 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.