Skilled nursing · Newburyport, MA

Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

6 HALE STREET, Newburyport, MA 01950

3 / 5CMS 123 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Massachusetts state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 17.3 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.68 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 56 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Massachusetts DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.68

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

56%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

17.3%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Massachusetts state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.68

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.73

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

56%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

70%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

17.3%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

17.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID225271

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds123

Avg residents116

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Massachusetts DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center been cited for resident harm?

Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center use antipsychotic medications?

17.3 percent of long-stay residents at Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 17.0 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Massachusetts state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is located at 6 HALE STREET, Newburyport, MA 01950. Phone: (978) 462-7373. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center a special focus facility?

Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center compare to other Newburyport skilled nursing facilities?

Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68. The full Newburyport directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Newburyport directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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