AdviniaCare Newburyport, located at 180 Low St in Newburyport, MA, is a senior community offering a mix of nursing home, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services, and the place has 111 beds available for residents. The facility has an average resident census of about 87 people daily, and while staff such as an activity director, an admissions director, and a business office manager do their best, there's been a high nurse turnover rate of about 61.4%, which is above the state average. Nurse staffing averages roughly 3.43 hours per resident per day, which is below the state average, and state inspectors have recorded a total of 73 deficiencies over the years, with 4 being infection related. They've also cited the facility for not always having enough qualified staff or enough supervision to keep residents safe from accidents, and sometimes there's been trouble meeting food safety standards, though there haven't been immediate harms reported, but it's something that's been noted all the same, and for these reasons, AdviniaCare Newburyport is listed as a Special Focus Facility Candidate.
Owned and managed by Ma5 Pointe Manager, LLC since December 2022, with Benjamin Berkowitz, David Berkowitz, and Caterina Labella involved in management, the facility is part of Adviniacare and connects with other rental options in the region, though it's not for sale or rent at this time. Some unique features at the community include two gyms for therapy, activity programs like craft hours, outdoor patios, common area spaces, a hair salon, themed days and parties, libraries, and bright, sunny rooms decorated with coastal artwork. Residents get three meals a day in dining rooms that offer seasonal menus inspired by local tastes. The staff team includes people dedicated to activities, admissions, and daily business tasks, and the community provides different therapies on site, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, all with a goal of helping people keep as much independence as possible. There are programs aimed at culture change, safe care transitions, reducing unnecessary medicine use, and health initiatives like falls prevention and flu campaigns, with the focus on wellness and personalized care.
Legal protections apply regarding gender identity, orientation, and source of income, following federal law, but there's no word on pets, utilities, parking, or interior details. The place tries to create a home-like setting where residents and families can feel comforted, supported, and know what to expect, and it offers support for health care planning and educational events. AdviniaCare Newburyport has received some recognition in the past, with past listings in the US News & World Report and the AHCA Quality Initiative Recognition Program, but the facility has also faced quality challenges and is monitored by regulatory committees. People can usually schedule tours to see the buildings and meet the staff to help decide if the community matches their needs.
