Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Newburyport, MA
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Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Newburyport, MA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 5

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
22 Rank #31 / 85Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 85 homes we track in Massachusetts for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Massachusetts State average, with a ranking across all 85 MA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
4.4 Rank #23 / 85Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 85 homes we track in Massachusetts for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Massachusetts mean across 85 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.

16 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

0 critical citations Massachusetts average: 0.3

0 serious citations Massachusetts average: 1.5

22 moderate citations Massachusetts average: 29.7

0 minor citations Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Aug 28, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 28, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 285
Employees 112
Contractors 173
Staff to resident ratio 2.48 : 1
49% more staff per resident than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average ratio: 1.66 : 1 Massachusetts average ratio: 1.66 : 1See full Massachusetts ranking
Avg staff/day 66
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 7.9 hours Massachusetts average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Massachusetts ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 46,641

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 Info 49 total: 12 full-time employees and 37 contractors. 49
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 64 total: 22 full-time employees and 42 contractors. 64
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 132 total: 64 full-time employees and 68 contractors. 132
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

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

29.5%

13,761 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 68 Licensed Practical Nurse: 42 Registered Nurse: 37 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8 Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 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 Assistant646813222,00592100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse2242649,15492100%8.7
Registered Nurse1237495,50692100%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0772,0568997%7.1
RN Director of Nursing3031,3126470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,2566470%8
Speech Language Pathologist0331,1368491%6.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0885827784%6.2
Qualified Social Worker0445266773%7
Other Dietary Services Staff1014976368%7.9
Dental Services Staff2024926267%7.5
Nurse Practitioner2024896470%7.6
Dietitian1014656267%7.5
Administrator1014506065%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1014435964%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide0222193437%6.5
Medical Director011321011%3.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112378%3.2
132 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
64 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
49 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 97%

Penalties and fines

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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. 13.3
30% 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. 26.9
35% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.5%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 35.7%
85% 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 26.4%
20% worse 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 4.1%
15% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
37% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.3%
206% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.4%
59% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.4%
5% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
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 100.0%
5% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.6%
22% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
55% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
24% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

77% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

21% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 115
Medicare
33
28.7% of residents
Medicaid
41
35.7% of residents
Private pay or other
41
35.7% 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

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$18.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$293.3K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$18.5M Rank #21 / 82Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 82 homes we track in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$293.3K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$160.2K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #51 / 82Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 82 homes we track in Massachusetts. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$7.4M 39.9% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #80 / 82Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 82 homes we track in Massachusetts. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$10.8M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$18.2M

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private/Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

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Rehabilitative Support

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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.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (77% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 25 days.

Admissions
511 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 77%
Private pay 21%
Medicaid 2%
Discharges
458 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 62%
Private pay 27%
Medicaid 11%

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Newburyport's city center to Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
SNF
Newburyport
63
Facility 63
MA AVG 94
Rank #202 / 276
90.2%
Facility 90.2%
MA AVG 80.2%
Rank #30 / 79
+12%
2.65
Facility 2.65
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #82 / 83
-33%-32%
$5.5k
Facility $5.5k
MA AVG $76.6k
Rank #46 / 86
43
Facility 43
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #67 / 85
8.6
Facility 8.6
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #61 / 85
357-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 53
Rank #63 / 490
Marta Subira
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG $15.2M
Rank #78 / 82
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG $9.7M
Rank #81 / 82
45.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG 66.2%
Rank #74 / 82
225360
AdviniaCare Country Center
NH
Newburyport
111
Facility 111
MA AVG 94
Rank #79 / 276
93.2%
Facility 93.2%
MA AVG 80.2%
Rank #14 / 79
+16%
2.64
Facility 2.64
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #83 / 83
+46%-33%
$322.1k
Facility $322.1k
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Rank #86 / 86
72
Facility 72
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #83 / 85
14.4
Facility 14.4
MA AVG 7.2
Rank #82 / 85
8104-
51
Facility 51
MA AVG 53
Rank #253 / 490
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$10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG $15.2M
Rank #61 / 82
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG $9.7M
Rank #79 / 82
32.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
NH
SNF
Newburyport
123
Facility 123
MA AVG 94
Rank #55 / 276
98.9%
Facility 98.9%
MA AVG 80.2%
Rank #1 / 79
+23%
3.36
Facility 3.36
MA AVG 3.93
Rank #66 / 83
+35%-15%
$0
Facility $0
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22
Facility 22
MA AVG 32.7
Rank #31 / 85
4.4
Facility 4.4
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27
Facility 27
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Rank #366 / 490
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$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG $9.7M
Rank #51 / 82
39.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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Financial Assistance for
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Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is located in Newburyport, 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Is Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in a walkable area?

Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?

Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center's occupancy is 93.6%.

Are pets allowed at Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?

No, Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?

The team at Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center can be reached at info@porthc.com.

Does Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is registered as a for-profit.

What is the address of Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?

Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is located at 6 Hale St, Newburyport, MA 01950.

What is the phone number of Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?

(978) 462-7373 will put you in contact with the team at Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

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