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M I Nursing & Restorative Center

Lawrence, Massachusetts · CCN 225154

23 surveys since 2010, 4 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
100
Surveys
23
Harm or worse
4
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse4

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file18/23

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
250
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
COVENANT HEALTH
County
Essex
Medicare-certified since
1968

CMS ratings

Overall
3
Health inspection
2
Staffing
5
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 36 not-for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Massachusetts.

Last survey on record

Jan 29, 2026

284 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.833.89
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.77—
Annual nurse turnover28.1%37.5%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$17,011 across 2 penalties

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG28.0%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1976.0%E416.0%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 25 of the 100 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6563×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F6772×

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • F6862×

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • F6952×

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • F8802×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at M I Nursing & Restorative Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Oct 2, 2025

    Based on observations, interviews and record review, for one of one sampled residents (Resident #1) who required assistance of two staff members with bed mobility and incontinence care, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was free of incidents/accidents resulting in serious injury when care was rendered by one staff, resulting in a humeral (upper arm bone) fracture that required surgical repair. Findings include:Resident #1 was admitted to the facility in April 2022 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's Disease and the presence of a right artificial shoulder joint. Review of Resident #1's most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] indicated the Resident had a 99 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) which indicated he/she did not participate. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF760Sep 27, 2023

    Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), whose diagnoses included diabetes mellitus and had Physician's orders for insulin to manage the condition, the Facility failed to ensure he/she was free from significant medication errors, when on 09/07/23, after the Physician wrote a new order for insulin, nursing misread and did not clarify the order, and it was transcribed incorrectly onto his/her Medication Administration Record. As a result, from 09/08/23 to 09/11/23, nursing administered 30 units (10 x the dose ordered) of insulin to Resident #1 instead of the 3 units as ordered by his/her Physician. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Jan 29, 2026

    Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to 1. provide a dignified dining experience on the 4A nursing unit and 2. ensure staff did not speak in a foreign language while providing care on the nursing units. Findings include: 1. Review of the policy titled the person centered dining approach undated, indicated: Person centered care and hospitality services, including dining, will be a vital part of everyday living. The person-centered dining approach will focus on each individual's needs related to food, nutrition and dining. 1. Each person will be treated like a special individual with a focus on personalizing all interactions and interventions, including nutrition care, food, beverages and dining. 13. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656Jan 29, 2026

    Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered plan of care for five Residents (#171, #4, #11, #3 and #14) out of a total sample of 38 Residents. Specifically,1. For Resident #171 the facility failed to implement heel booties (specialty booties utilized to relieve pressure on the heels). 2. For Resident #4 the facility failed to implement bilateral lower extremity ace wraps.3. For Resident #11 the facility failed to implement bilateral lower extremity compression stockings.4. For resident #3 the facility failed to implement bilateral fall mats while the Resident was in bed.5. For Resident #14 the facility failed to develop a comprehensive plan of care for a pacemaker. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jan 29, 2026

    Based on observations and interviews the facility failed to ensure staff stored drugs and biologicals in accordance with State and Federal requirements. Specifically,For one Resident (#23) the facility failed to ensure medications were not unsecured and stored at the bedside, out of a total sample of 38 residents.The facility failed to ensure that treatment and medication carts were locked when unattended on two units (2B and 3A) out of six units.The facility failed to ensure medications were not left unattended at the nurse's station.Findings include:Review of facility policy titled Medication Storage, undated, indicated the following: -It is the policy of this facility to ensure all medications housed on our premises will be stored in the pharmacy and/or medication rooms according to the… […]

Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 100 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jan 29, 2026Standard15 findings
  • Oct 2, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Oct 17, 2024Standard2 findings
  • Oct 3, 2023Standard6 findings
  • Sep 27, 2023Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Sep 9, 2022Standard10 findings
  • Feb 23, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 17, 2021Infection control1 finding
Show the 15 earlier surveys
  • Sep 10, 2021Infection control1 finding
  • Nov 15, 2019Standard10 findings
  • Dec 21, 2018Standard8 findings
  • Jul 5, 2018Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 31, 2017Standard4 findings
  • Aug 3, 2016Standard6 findings
  • Jun 17, 2015Standard9 findings
  • Nov 19, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 12, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • May 21, 2014Standard2 findings
  • Jan 9, 2014—1 finding
  • Jun 21, 2013—1 finding
  • May 2, 2011—15 findings
  • Jan 6, 2011—1 finding · 1 harm
  • Dec 10, 2010—1 finding

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

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