Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Gloucester, Massachusetts · CCN 225567
19 surveys since 2010, 8 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
- 70
- Surveys
- 19
- Harm or worse
- 8
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 142
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- BANECARE MANAGEMENT
- County
- Essex
- Medicare-certified since
- 1993
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 96 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Massachusetts.
Last survey on record
May 14, 2025
544 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.59 | 3.59 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.63 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 42.2% | 34.0% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $34,808 across 1 penalty
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G14.8% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1676.2% | E419.0% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6562×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F6582×
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F6772×
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 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.
- F5541×
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF688May 14, 2025
Based on observations, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to prevent a decline in range of motion leading to the development of a contracture for one Resident (#46) out of a total sample of 26 residents. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled 'Resident Mobility and Range of Motion, dated September 2024, indicated the following: - Residents will not experience an avoidable reduction in range of motion (ROM). - Residents with limited range of motion will receive treatment and services to increase and/or prevent a further decrease in (ROM). - Interventions may include therapies, the provision of necessary equipment, and/or exercises and will be based on professional standards of practice and be consistent with state laws and practice acts. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF710Dec 3, 2021
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to alert the physician of a change in status for 1 Resident (#19), out of a total of 26 sampled residents. Subsequently, Resident #19 was hospitalized with a urinary tract infection with [CONDITION(S)]. Findings include: Review of the facility's Change of Condition policy, dated 2/28/17, indicated the nurse will notify the resident's attending physician or physician on call when there has been a significant change in the resident's physical, emotional, mental condition, and need to transfer the resident to a hospital/treatment center. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF760May 14, 2025
Based on observations, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that one Resident (#96) was free from significant medication errors out of a total sample of 26 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure medications were not administered when the Resident #96's blood pressure was not within the parameters prescribed by the physician. Findings include: Resident #96 was admitted to the facility in July 2024 with diagnoses including congestive heart failure. Review of Resident #96's most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], indicated the Resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status exam score of 8 out 15 which indicated the Resident had moderate cognitive impairment. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880May 14, 2025
Based on observation, interviews, and records reviewed the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Specifically, 1.) The facility failed to disinfect shared resident medical equipment and adhere to infection control guidelines during medication pass. 2.) For one Resident (#26) out of a total sample of 26 residents, the facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled 'Resident Care and Treatment- Diagnostic Testing Glucose Testing with Glucometer (Assure Platinum)', dated as revised September 2024, indicated: 14. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF759Mar 16, 2023
Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure it was free from a medication error rate of greater than 5 percent. Three out of the four nurses observed made 6 errors in 32 opportunities resulting in a medication error rate of 18.75%. These errors impacted 3 Residents (#33, #69 and #316) out of 4 residents observed. Findings include: Review of facility policy titled 'Administering Medications' revised December 2012 indicated the following: Policy Statement: Medications shall be administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed. Policy Interpretation and Implementation: *4. Medications must be administered within one (1) hour of their prescribed time, unless otherwise specified (for example, before and after meal orders). *7. […]
Read 27 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 27 of 70 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- May 14, 2025Standard9 findings · 1 harm
- May 30, 2024Standard3 findings
- Mar 16, 2023Standard9 findings
- Feb 15, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Nov 16, 2022Complaint2 findings
- Dec 3, 2021Standard13 findings · 1 harm
- Apr 21, 2021Infection control1 finding
- Feb 9, 2021Complaint1 finding
Show the 11 earlier surveys
- Dec 16, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Apr 5, 2019Standard4 findings
- Feb 20, 2018Standard5 findings
- Nov 17, 2016Standard5 findings
- Apr 9, 2015Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
- Sep 23, 2014Standard2 findings
- Mar 12, 2013—1 finding
- Aug 6, 2012—6 findings · 1 harm
- Apr 25, 2012—3 findings · 3 harm
- Mar 30, 2012—1 finding
- Sep 30, 2010—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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