Inspection Reports for
Avita of Newburyport
4 Wallace Bashaw Junior Way, Newburyport, MA 01950, United States, MA, 01950
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Inspection Report — Jan 10, 2025
Routine
Date: Jan 10, 2025
Visit Reason
Biennial state compliance review of the assisted living residence by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) on January 10, 2025.
Findings
The state cited 4 findings, including 1 repeat finding, which is below the state median of 6. The action taken was Plan of correction required.
Citations (4)
Memory care unit: Cleaning bottles were found unsecured in the sink cabinet.
Quality assurance program: Two PCAs pre-signed the SAMM observation sheets before the Residents received their medications, one PCA did not practice hand hygiene prior to SAMM observation, and one nurse pre-signed the LMA medication administration sheet before the Resident received their medication (repeat finding).
Incident reporting: The Residence filed 15 incident reports greater than 24 hours after the occurrence of the incident during the period reviewed.
Resident records: The Residence did not use the Correspondence Logs to communicate all significant or pertinent information necessary to maintain the continuity of care for all Residents.
Report Facts
Findings: 4
Repeat findings: 1
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