Essex County · Massachusetts

Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings in Essex County

Nursing homes here with a below-average (1–2 star) staffing rating — a key part of day-to-day care. This page lists 19 matching facilities — about 42% of the 45 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.

19 shown45 in Essex CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

This page lists 19 matching facilities, about 42% of the 45 CMS-tracked facilities in Essex County. Across the county, 8 hold a 1-star overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon; the county's average CMS overall rating is 3.13, excluding facilities CMS has not rated.
Facilities shown
19
about 42% of the county
Facilities in county
45
1-star overall (CMS)
8
CMS abuse icon shown
1
Federal penalty records
$2,621,228
Payment denial records
3
Higher-severity citations
89

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Essex County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Essex County facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star9 · 20%
4 star11 · 24%
3 star10 · 22%
2 star7 · 16%
1 star8 · 18%
45 rated

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page by city

The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.

Newburyport
3
Haverhill
3
Saugus
2
Danvers
2
Marblehead
2
Amesbury
1
Salem
1
Andover
1
Lawrence
1
Topsfield
1
Rockport
1
Methuen
1
19 matching facilities across 12 cities in Essex County.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page

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Search, filter, and sort the 19 facilities on this page. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
19 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Maplewood Center
CCN 225229
Amesbury, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$226,445
Saugus Center
CCN 225147
Saugus, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$65,946
Twin Oaks Center
CCN 225198
Danvers, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$2,186
Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 225549
Newburyport, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$152,988
Haverhill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 225290
Haverhill, MACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$29,749
Salem Rehab Center
CCN 225644
Salem, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$252,785
Andover Manor Rehab and Nursing
CCN 225294
Andover, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$9,311
Royal Wood Mill Center
CCN 225505
Lawrence, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Baker-Katz Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr
CCN 225743
Haverhill, MACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Aspen Hill Rehabiliation & Healthcare Center
CCN 225404
Haverhill, MACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$134,274
Adviniacare Newburyport
CCN 225332
Newburyport, MACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$322,104
Masconomet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 225750
Topsfield, MACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 225271
Newburyport, MACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 225449
Danvers, MACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$242,785
Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr
CCN 225370
Saugus, MACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
CCN 225411
Marblehead, MACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Devereux Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 225398
Marblehead, MACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Oceanside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
CCN 225456
Rockport, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 225333
Methuen, MACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Essex County, Massachusetts?

This dataset includes 45 CMS-certified nursing homes in Essex County, Massachusetts, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 8 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.

What does this page show?

This page lists Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings — 19 matching facilities in Essex County, Massachusetts, drawn from the CMS records included in this dataset. Each listing links to a detail page with the facility's CMS overall rating and related public records.

How can I compare nursing homes in Essex County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Essex County with official sources?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.

Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for this county and may lag conditions on the ground. Use "open all in provider search" to filter every facility in this county, and confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.