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Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living

240 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, MA 01960

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Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living is a nursing home in Peabody, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. Health inspection on April 8, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

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  3. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  4. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  5. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 1, 2024 from $9,770 to $10,194.

  7. Health inspection on January 30, 2025

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.

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  8. Fire safety inspection on January 30, 2025

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2025.

    • Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 1, 2024 from $15,030 to $9,770.

  10. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  11. Health inspection on February 1, 2024

    14 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    69 of 341 Massachusetts homes (20%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    CMS fine of $10,194 on February 1, 2024.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0810. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(978) 471-5100
Last standard health inspection
April 8, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
180
Residents per day, on average
141
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Jewish Rehabilitation Center for Aged of the North Shore INC
Chain
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (19 vs 28).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • ANFANG, STUARTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
  • BERMAN, ADAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2012
  • BERMAN, BARRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/1980
  • BRUDNICK, JEFFREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/26/2014
  • CRESCENZO, DONNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2010
  • DESESA, VANESSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/05/2026
  • FIEBELKORN, DOUGLASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2022
  • FORMAN, SHARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/26/2016
  • GOLDSMITH, SUSANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2018
  • GOMEZ, MARCOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/03/2007
  • GREENSPAN, HOWARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2018
  • HENTOSH, MAUREENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/21/2018
  • MILLARD, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/08/2013
  • RICHMAN, GILDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/26/2015
  • RODRIGUEZ, HERNANDOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/18/2017
  • ROSEN, RONALDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2007
  • SACCO, ASHLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/10/2019
  • SANTERRE, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2021
  • STARION, TAMMYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/22/2016
  • VAN ECK, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/25/2007
  • WEISS, JUDYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/26/2014

Questions

When was Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living last inspected?

CMS lists April 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living have?

CMS lists 19 health citations since February 1, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $10,194 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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