BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in NEWBURYPORT, MA was fined $152,988 by CMS following 58 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (NEWBURYPORT, MA) — $152,988 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BRIGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in NEWBURYPORT, MA was fined $152,988 by CMS following 58 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities