ElderGrade
B

77/100

Above average

Oceanside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

44 South Street, Rockport, MA 01966

CMS 5/5 stars #14 of 45 in Essex County (978) 546-6311
Certified beds
76
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 10/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.78 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.71 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.13 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.71 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.89 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 35.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 30 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 10, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Jun 10, 2025 F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 10, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 10, 2025 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 10, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 10, 2025 F0806

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 17, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 17, 2024 F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 17, 2024 F0908

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
HOROWITZ, AKIVA Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HOWARD, PAMELA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HOWARD, PAMELA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HOWARD, PAMELA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MAJEKODUNMI, AKINDELE Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Oceanside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

What is the ElderGrade for Oceanside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center? +

Oceanside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center holds an ElderGrade of B (77 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Oceanside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.13 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Oceanside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 30 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Oceanside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Oceanside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.