Deficiency Index

Nevins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Methuen, Massachusetts · CCN 225409

24 surveys since 2011, 6 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
96
Surveys
24
Harm or worse
6
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse6

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file20/24

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

The facility

Certified beds
153
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
County
Essex
Medicare-certified since
1990

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
4
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 7, 2026

306 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 day3.623.89
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.49—
Annual nurse turnover31.1%37.5%

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

Enforcement

Fines
$9,318 across 1 penalty

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 harmG26.5%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2271.0%E722.6%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 31 of the 96 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6564×

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

  • F6773×

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

  • F5502×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F6892×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F7612×

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Nevins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF656Jun 18, 2024

    Based on observations, records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who was assessed by nursing as being at high risk for falls, and whose comprehensive plan of care indicated he/she required the use of monitoring devices (bed and chair alarms) to alert staff when he/she attempted to stand or transfer alone, the Facility failed to ensure staff consistently implemented and followed interventions identified in his/her plan of care, when on 05/22/24, Nurse #1 left Resident #1 alone, without an alarm in place, seated on the commode in his/her room, Resident #1 fell , later complained of pain, was transferred to the Hospital Emergency Department and was diagnosed with a fractured right hip which required surgical intervention to repair. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 18, 2024

    Based on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who was assessed by nursing as being at high risk for falls, was known to be impulsive and whose fall risk interventions included the use of monitoring devices (bed and chair alarms) to alert staff when he/she rose from a sitting or lying position, the Facility failed to ensure he/she was provided with the necessary level of staff supervision to maintain his/her safety, when on 05/22/24, after disabling his/her alarm, Nurse #1 left Resident #1 unattended on the commode, Resident #1 fell to the floor, complained of pain, and was transferred to the Hospital Emergency Department where he/she was diagnosed with a fractured right hip, which required surgical intervention to repair Findings include: The… […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Apr 18, 2023

    Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who was assessed by nursing as being at high risk for falls, and who required physical assistance with the use of a gait belt by staff during transfers and ambulation, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was provided with an adequate level of staff assistance which included the use of an assistive device (gait belt) in an effort to maintain his/her safety during a transfer, to prevent an incident or accident resulting in an injury. On 03/20/23, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1 provided Resident #1 with assistance with toliting. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Oct 14, 2022

    Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to identify and obtain treatment orders for 2 unstageable pressure areas on 1 Resident's (#4) foot out of a total sample of 26 residents. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Sin Management Program Assessment and Prevention of Skin Breakdown and not dated, indicated to check the resident's skin condition daily and whenever giving care for any signs or symptoms of skin irritation or breakdown. Further review indicated that if a wound is identified the area will be assessed, measured and documented weekly in the electronic health record. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Jan 7, 2026

    Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure that respiratory care and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, were provided for three Residents, (#2, #136 and #66) out of a sample of 34 Residents. Specifically,1.For Resident #2, the facility failed to provide oxygen to the Resident as indicated in the physician's orders.2.For Resident #136, the facility failed to ensure oxygen equipment and tubing was labeled, when changed/dated and that respiratory assessments were documented as indicated in the physician's orders. 3. For Resident #66, the facility failed to ensure nebulizer equipment and tubing was labeled, when changed/dated. […]

Read 26 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 26 of 96 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jan 7, 2026Standard9 findings
  • Dec 12, 2024Standard14 findings
  • Jun 18, 2024Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
  • Dec 14, 2023Standard6 findings
  • Apr 18, 2023Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Oct 14, 2022Standard15 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 27, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Sep 10, 2020Infection control1 finding
Show the 16 earlier surveys
  • Jul 22, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 10, 2020Standard4 findings
  • Oct 31, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 15, 2019Standard5 findings
  • Sep 29, 2017Standard7 findings
  • Jan 3, 2017Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Sep 29, 2016Standard6 findings
  • Oct 2, 2015Standard3 findings
  • Mar 12, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 24, 2014Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 14, 2014Standard5 findings
  • Apr 24, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Jun 5, 2013—1 finding
  • May 3, 2012—1 finding
  • Nov 1, 2011—3 findings
  • Mar 22, 2011—3 findings

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

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