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Essex County, Massachusetts · Nursing home

Continuing Care at Brooksby Village

4 of 5 overall from CMS

400 Brooksby Village Drive, Peabody, MA 01960

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At a glance

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Continuing Care at Brooksby Village is a 104-bed nursing home in Peabody, Massachusetts (Essex County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 5.02 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Massachusetts average of 3.86. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $167,099 in the past three years.

Certified beds
104
Residents per day (average)
57.3
Certified since
2004 (22 yrs)

Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Erickson Senior Living (17 homes)Continuing care retirement community

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Continuing Care at Brooksby Village

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $167,099 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 50.0%, above the Massachusetts average of 38.2%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. About 55.1% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Massachusetts average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 9 hours. The vertical line marks the Massachusetts average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Massachusetts and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMassachusettsU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.3% 16.4% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.6% 5.1% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.0% 0.8% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.0% 1.8% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.8% 15.5% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.1% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.3% 3.4% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 68.5% 92.6% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 32.0% 15.4% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.8% 19.5% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.4% 94.8% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.6% 4.2% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 30.0% 21.2% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 30.0% 21.4% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.67 1.88 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.87 1.50 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMassachusettsU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 38.1% 78.3% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1% 1.4% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.0% 77.7% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 33.1% 25.7% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.2% 11.9% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 17 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Dec 23, 2024: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Jan 21, 202657
Dec 23, 2024128
Dec 6, 202300

Massachusetts homes averaged 6.8 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (17)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 14, 2025)

  3. HActual harm, pattern

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2025)

  4. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2025)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2025)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2025)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2025)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2025)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2025)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2025)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2025)

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Dec 23, 2024Fine$167,099

Massachusetts homes averaged 0.8 fines and $34,265 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

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Compared within Massachusetts

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Continuing Care at Brooksby Village?

Continuing Care at Brooksby Village has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Continuing Care at Brooksby Village have?

Continuing Care at Brooksby Village has 104 certified beds. It averages 57.3 residents per day, about 55.1% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Continuing Care at Brooksby Village?

The home reports 5.02 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.54 hours from registered nurses. The Massachusetts average is 3.86 hours and 0.65 hours from registered nurses.

Has Continuing Care at Brooksby Village been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $167,099 in the past three years.

Does Continuing Care at Brooksby Village accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 225767. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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