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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Care One at Essex Park

265 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915

Care One at Essex Park, a 202-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Beverly, MA, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #111 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#111 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
3.61
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
13
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Care One at Essex Park, a 202-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Beverly, MA, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #111 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#111 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
3.61
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
13
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 341 MA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
225270
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
202
Residents
161
In Hospital
No
County
Essex
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.61 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.49 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.99
CNA Hours
2.13
Total Nursing Hours
3.61 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.10
Nursing Turnover
28.7%
RN Turnover
35.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Care One at Essex Park

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Care One at Essex Park ranks #111 of 338 rated nursing homes in MA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Care One at Essex Park operates 202 certified beds in Beverly, MA with approximately 161 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 3★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 1 penalty totaling $36K levied against this facility. Staffing is reported at 3.61 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.49 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Care One at Essex Park falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 28.7% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 20, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 20, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 24, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 24, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0710

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 24, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 24, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm May 2, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 24, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 30.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 81.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 28.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 95.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 67.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 74.0% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $36K

Date Type Amount
May 2, 2024 Fine $36K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Care One at Essex Park, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Care One at Essex Park

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MA registry
  • Peer homes near 202 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Care One at Essex Park?
Care One at Essex Park has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Care One at Essex Park rank among nursing homes in MA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Care One at Essex Park ranks 111th among 338 rated nursing homes in MA (#111 of 338). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Care One at Essex Park?
Care One at Essex Park reports 3.61 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.49 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 28.7%.
How many beds does Care One at Essex Park have?
Care One at Essex Park has 202 certified beds with approximately 161 residents. The facility is located at 265 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915.
Does Care One at Essex Park have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Care One at Essex Park has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Care One at Essex Park received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Care One at Essex Park has received 1 penalties totaling $36K.
Who owns Care One at Essex Park?
Care One at Essex Park is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Care One at Essex Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Care One at Essex Park was on Apr 2, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Care One at Essex Park?
Care One at Essex Park is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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