Public Record
Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 123
- Avg. residents per day
- 115.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 38
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2025-08-28
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Citations
38 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0694Generalpotential for harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0311Generalpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0030Generalpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0300Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0015Generalpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0911Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0909Generalpotential for harm
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
- Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Newburyport, MA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 225271.
- What is the CMS rating for Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
- Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
- Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is certified for 123 beds. It serves an average of 115.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
- Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 38 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?
- Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was last inspected on August 28, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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