M I Nursing & Restorative Center

Nursing Home · Lawrence, MA

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number225154

Contact & location

172 Lawrence Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
Essex County
Phone
(978) 620-1401
ZIP code
01841 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
250
Residents per day
189.7 (76% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Mi Nursing-Restorative Center, INC
Chain
Covenant Health (8 facilities, avg 3.0★)
Medicare certified since
March 13, 1968
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.83 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.77 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.76 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.29 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.47 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
28.1 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
37.8 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 29, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
16.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
25 health · 30 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-29 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
F0840 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2026-01-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-02
2025-10-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-10-08
2024-10-17 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-01
2024-10-17 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-01
2023-10-03 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-10-03 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-10-03 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-10-03 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-10-03 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-10-03 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-27 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-10-20

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $17,011 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-10-02Fine$9,110
2023-09-27Fine$7,901

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Downing, Delbert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Castillo, Nicole (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of M I Nursing & Restorative Center?

M I Nursing & Restorative Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.

How many beds does M I Nursing & Restorative Center have?

It has 250 certified beds and cares for about 190 residents per day.

Has M I Nursing & Restorative Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $17,011 in the last three years.

Who owns M I Nursing & Restorative Center?

It is part of Covenant Health and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of M I Nursing & Restorative Center?

(978) 620-1401. The facility is located at 172 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01841.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.