Maplewood Center
Nursing Home · Amesbury, MA
CMS certification number225229
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
Contact & location
6 Morrill PlaceAmesbury, MA 01913
Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 388-3500
- ZIP code
- 01913 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 78.3 (65% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Morrill Place Operations LLC
- Medicare certified since
- March 31, 1974
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.99 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.28 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.98 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.73 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.82 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 55.2 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 100.0 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 5, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 26.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 55 health · 25 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
H Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-05-08 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-08 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-02-26 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-06-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | 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 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | 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 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-06-13 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-17 |
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 $226,445 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-08 | Fine | $163,592 |
| 2024-06-13 | Fine | $62,853 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ma SNF Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Ishakis, Yochanan (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 45% | |
| Levine, Yisroel (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 55% | |
| Celtic Bank Corporation (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aweh, Nelson (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ishakis, Yochanan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Levine, Yisroel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ma SNF Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Takesian, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zenith Care LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Levine, Yisroel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Takesian, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zenith Care LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Maplewood Center?
Maplewood Center has a 1-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 Maplewood Center have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 78 residents per day.
Has Maplewood Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $226,445 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Maplewood Center?
(978) 388-3500. The facility is located at 6 Morrill Place, Amesbury, MA 01913.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.