Total staff
81
Employees
75
Contractors
6
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Newburyport, MA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Newburyport, MA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Newburyport, MA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community’s compassionate and welcoming environment ensures older adults have a comfortable stay. With 24-hour support, nutritious meals, and comprehensive therapies, residents experience a worry-free lifestyle. To meet residents’ unique needs and preferences, individualized care plans are also provided for their recovery and rehabilitation.
Fitness programs, social gatherings, and a variety of recreational opportunities encourage residents to live happily. Spacious rooms and lively gathering areas also ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated near restaurants, a marketplace, and shops in the quiet residential area of Newburyport, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home ensures older adults can thrive in retirement, making it one of the best options for senior living in Massachusetts.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 82nd out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 82nd out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 13m per day
Rank #82 / 89Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 89 Massachusetts SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Massachusetts avg
-18%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 10m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy rate
88.9%
Rank #35 / 92Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its Statewide rank out of 92. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
116 days
Walk Score: 88 / 100 Rank #63 / 499Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 499 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Short-Term Rehab
Rehabilitation
Wellness Programindividualized care and customized rehabilitation
Specific Programsshort-term rehabilitation
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.45:1
13% worse than Massachusetts average
Avg staff/day
35
Average shift
7.3 hours
8% worse than Massachusetts average
Total staff hours (quarter)
23,403
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
33
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1.4%
318 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Registered Nurse: 1
Medical Director: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 0 | 33 | 9,805 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,295 | 92 | 100% | 6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,087 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1,819 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,403 | 92 | 100% | 6.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 591 | 59 | 64% | 8.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 388 | 52 | 57% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 344 | 65 | 71% | 4.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 126 | 21 | 23% | 6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 22 | 24% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 15 | 16% | 2.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 0.8 |
33 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
14 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Dietitian
% of Days
100%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
64%
1 Administrator
% of Days
57%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
71%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
23%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
24%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
16%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
1%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$9K Rank #41 / 90Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 90 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Massachusetts average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 90 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
88% lower than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: $72K
Number of fines
1
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$9K
Massachusetts average
$72K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
May 28, 2025 · $9K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 28, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 28, 2025
$9K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.0
7% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.3
7% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.0%
9% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.6%
38% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 19.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.3%
8% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
13% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
23% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.5%
14% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.6%
95% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.0%
8% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
5% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.4%
9% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
27% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
86% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
13 days
Private pay
7% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Medicaid
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
56
Medicare
7
12.5% of residents
Medicaid
42
75% of residents
Private pay or other
7
12.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
88.9%
↑ 8.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$83.0K
↓ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4.4M
↑ ~$982.7K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-0.9%
↓ 19.4pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$9.2M
Operating loss
-$83.0K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$9.2M Rank #87 / 92Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Massachusetts SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$83.0K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #90 / 92Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #90 / 92Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.2M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 2-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center
Is Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center in a walkable area?
Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the address of Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center is located at 77 High St, Newburyport, MA 01950.
What is the phone number of Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center?
(978) 462-4221 will put you in contact with the team at Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Is Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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