Care One At Essex Park
Beverly, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225270) · 202 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $35,968
Phone: (978) 927-3260 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care One At Essex Park holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Care One At Essex Park reports total nurse staffing of about 3.61 hours per resident per day, including about 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.7%.
Care One At Essex Park has 1 federal fine on record totaling $35,968.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Care One At Essex Park is a 202-bed skilled nursing facility in Beverly, Massachusetts, operating under for-profit corporate ownership since first Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 1982. The facility currently averages 161.2 residents and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Care One At Essex Park holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.60714 hours per resident per day, including 0.48980 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $35,968.00, and 0 payment denials on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Care One At Essex Park is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars. CMS data indicates no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Care One At Essex Park has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.60714 hours per resident per day, including 0.48980 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 28.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $35,968.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 202 certified beds and an average of 161.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Careone chain, which has 37 facilities nationally averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Care One At Essex Park scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 9789273260 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9789273260 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225270?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.