Skilled nursing · Danvers, MA

Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center

90 LINDALL STREET, Danvers, MA 01923

3 / 5CMS 120 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 46 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Massachusetts state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 20.5 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 11.4 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.66 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 45 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 safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Medicare/Medicaid certified

Operating in Danvers.

Worth asking about

Depressive symptoms in residents

Above national median. Ask about social activities, mental-health support, and engagement programs.

Federal CMS + Massachusetts state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.66

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.81

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

45%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

47%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

20.5%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

11.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.6%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$10,517 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID225740

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds120

Avg residents111

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 23.4% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Massachusetts DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center?

Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $10,517 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center appears in the record section above.

Does Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center use antipsychotic medications?

20.5 percent of long-stay residents at Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 11.4 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 Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 46 out of 100, putting it below 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 Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center?

Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center is located at 90 LINDALL STREET, Danvers, MA 01923. Phone: (978) 621-9757. 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 Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center a special focus facility?

Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $10,517 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Hunt Nursing & Rehab 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 Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center compare to other Danvers skilled nursing facilities?

Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 46. Browse the full Danvers directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Hunt Nursing & Rehab Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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