nursing home in Lynn, MA
Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
28 Essex Street, Lynn, MA 01902 · (781) 595-5500
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 55-bed for-profit nursing home in Lynn, Massachusetts (Essex County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 21, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 23.1% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 55
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 20, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Essex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225344
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.65 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.28 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.96 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 23.1% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 14.3% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 32 | 51.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 55 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 44 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 79.3% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.7% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 35.1% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 20.1% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.5% | 15.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 15.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 29.7% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.3% | 21.2% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 81.8% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.8% | 78.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| June 5, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 5, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 5, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 5, 2024 Standard | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 5, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| November 15, 2023 Standard · Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 15, 2023 Standard · Infection control | 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. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 25, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 9, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 11, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 9, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Standard | 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 Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Standard | 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 Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2023 |
| April 19, 2023 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAKE, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| ELMI, SAEID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| FIGUEIREDO, ROSANNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| KHAN, AMIR Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| QURESHI, TARIQ Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| BLAKE, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| KHAN, AMIR Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| QURESHI, TARIQ Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| BLAKE, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| DALTON, TAMMY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/07/2024 |
| ELMI, SAEID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| FIGUEIREDO, ROSANNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/03/2022 |
| KHAN, AMIR Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| QURESHI, TARIQ Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is at 28 Essex Street, Lynn, MA 01902. Phone: (781) 595-5500.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.