Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Lynnfield, MA
CMS overall rating Info 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.

Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living

Nursing Home & Memory Care · Lynnfield, MA
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living accepts Medicare and private pay.

Inspection History

In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 3

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations
25 Rank #44 / 89Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Massachusetts State average, with a ranking across all 89 MA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Massachusetts average 32.7

Citations per inspection
8.33 Rank #63 / 89Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Massachusetts mean across 89 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Massachusetts average 7.24


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 25 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious Health citations
1 Rank #1 / 54Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 54 homes in Massachusetts. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Massachusetts SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
33% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

0 critical citations Massachusetts average: 0.3

1 serious citation Massachusetts average: 1.5

24 moderate citations Massachusetts average: 29.7

0 minor citations Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 4 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 227
Employees 222
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 1.59:1
0% compared with Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average ratio: 1.66:1 Massachusetts average ratio: 1.66:1See full Massachusetts ranking
Avg staff/day 98
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 7.9 hours Massachusetts average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Massachusetts ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 70,052

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info 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 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 35
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 107
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.8%

537 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant107010738,30592100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse3503510,34692100%7.9
Registered Nurse190195,12992100%7.3
RN Director of Nursing120123,7489199%7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician8191,9558592%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant7071,7198592%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,3477076%8
Other Dietary Services Staff7071,2897177%6.5
Dental Services Staff3031,0216368%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist6069217885%6.1
Dietitian2029136368%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide4046797379%6.9
Occupational Therapy Aide2135026368%7.8
Qualified Social Worker1014706065%7.8
Administrator1014485661%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014045155%7.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1013895459%7.2
Nurse Practitioner1013464246%8.2
Medical Director022742729%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant011481314%3.7
107 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
35 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
19 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 99%
9 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 92%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 92%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 76%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 77%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 68%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 85%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 79%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 65%
1 Administrator
% of Days 61%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 55%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 59%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 46%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 29%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 14%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

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 $10K Rank #48 / 90Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th 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.
86% lower than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: $72K

Number of fines 1
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $10K
Massachusetts average $72K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Feb 1, 2024 · $10K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 1, 2024
$10K

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.8
6% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.1
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.7%
21% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.9%
8% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 19.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 13.6%
38% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.2%
11% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.1%
13% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
16% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.1%
40% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 40.3%
277% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.6%
23% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
8% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.2%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.6%
27% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
79% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.7%
15% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

81% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

18% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 143
Medicare
33
23.1% of residents
Medicaid
74
51.7% of residents
Private pay or other
36
25.2% 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.

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$27.2M
Operating deficit
-$374.6K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$27.2M Rank #22 / 92Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd 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 deficit
-$374.6K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #9 / 92Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th 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.
$15.5M
57.2% of revenue Rank #19 / 92Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Massachusetts average. Well-run Massachusetts SNFs typically land around 54–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.6M
Total costs $27.1M

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

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Rehabilitative Support

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Beauty Services

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Dining Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Nursing Home in Massachusetts

Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living is located in Peabody, Massachusetts.
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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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HC

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RC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living

Is Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living in a walkable area?

Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the best email address for Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living?

The team at Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living can be reached at [email protected].

What is the address of Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living?

Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living is located at 240 Lynnfield St, Peabody, MA 01960.

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(978) 471-5100 will put you in contact with the team at Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living.

Is Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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