Brookhaven at Lexington
Scout 100Lexington, MA · 49 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Lexington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
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Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
6 Hale Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 · Essex County
55
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (116 of 123 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Newburyport
Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Newburyport, MA, with 123 certified beds and an average of about 116 residents per day. It operates as part of the Atlas Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.73 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.68 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.73 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Newburyport, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 123
- Avg. residents/day
- 116
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Atlas Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 225271
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $14,050–$17,500/mo (median $15,350) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cambridge prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.73
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.68
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 56.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-28
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-28Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
6 Hale Street, Newburyport, MA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
How much does Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center cost?
Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Newburyport, MA area typically runs $14,050–$17,500 per month (median $15,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Staff provide about 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 94% full (116 of 123 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offer?
Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Newburyport, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 123 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
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- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
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Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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