Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Peabody, Massachusetts
0 of 5 nursing homes in Peabody (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Massachusetts statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 4 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
721
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$254,654 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Peabody, Massachusetts, is weak, with no facilities recommended and one in the "avoid" tier due to significant fines totaling $8,824. Families should be cautious, as there’s only one top-rated facility, the Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living, which has received a 5-star rating.
The other 5 Peabody facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 5 have fines totaling $254K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Also Worth Considering
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 5?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 5 Have fines totaling $254,654
- Low-scoring facilities
- 4 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 4 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Peabody Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Peabody's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
5 of 5 Peabody facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Peabody avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Peabody facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Peabody, MA are recommended?
0 of 5 nursing homes in Peabody (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Peabody?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Peabody has 5 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Peabody "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Peabody?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.