M I Nursing & Restorative Center
Lawrence, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225154) · 250 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $17,011
Phone: (978) 620-1401 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
M I Nursing & Restorative Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
M I Nursing & Restorative Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.1%.
M I Nursing & Restorative Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $17,011.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
M I Nursing & Restorative Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, certified for 250 beds with an average of 189.7 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 1968 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.83, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $17,011.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status flagged in the provided data.
M I Nursing & Restorative Center is part of the Covenant Health chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 28.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $17,011.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 250 beds with an average daily census of 189.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Covenant Health chain, which includes 8 facilities averaging 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 13, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9786201401 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9786201401 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225154?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.