Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Penacook Place, Inc
HAVERHILL, MA · 160 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 6, 2026
CMS Certification Number 225376 · first certified July 1990
Ownership
Operated by COVENANT HEALTH · Non profit - Church related
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MA
19 citations — more than 78% of the 341 certified nursing homes in MA. Compared within MA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 8.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 553 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
6 of the 19 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 19 |
| Median facility in MA | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 0 |
| June 4, 2025 | 17 |
| May 6, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2025-06-04 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2025-06-04 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2025-06-04 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2025-06-04 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2025-06-04 |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | 1 | 2025-06-04 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 6, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2026) |
June 4, 2025 — 17 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.