All citations for Adviniacare Newburyport

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 18, 2025

Showing 26 to 50 of 87 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0946, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0949, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop a communication plan.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.