Penacook Place, Inc
Haverhill, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225376) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,868
Phone: (978) 374-0707 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Penacook Place has a CMS overall star rating of 4, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Penacook Place reports total nurse staffing of about 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Penacook Place has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,868.00, with 0 payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Penacook Place, Inc is a non-profit, church-related nursing home located in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. The facility is certified for 160 beds and reports an average daily census of 101.8 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1990, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, Penacook Place holds an overall star rating of 4, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, staffing rating of 4, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.76, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $10,868.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Penacook Place is part of the Covenant Health chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change of ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Penacook Place has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Penacook Place accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 39.0% and a staffing star rating of 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,868.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show 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?
Penacook Place is certified for 160 beds and has an average daily population of 101.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility that is part of the Covenant Health chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9783740707 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225376?state=MA).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9783740707 to arrange a visit and review its full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data for Penacook Place at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225376?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.