Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Nevins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
METHUEN, MA · 153 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 7, 2026
CMS Certification Number 225409 · first certified July 1990
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MA
14 citations — more than 63% 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 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2027 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 556 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 three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
Get an email about Nevins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
One email when it happens. No account; stop it any time with one click.
1 inspection-and-testing tag has 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 ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 14 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
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 | 14 |
| Median facility in MA | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 14, 2023 | 0 |
| December 12, 2024 | 10 |
| January 7, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2026-01-07 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2024-12-12 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2024-12-12 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2024-12-12 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-01-07 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2026-01-07 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2024-12-12 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2024-12-12 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 7, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 19, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2026) |
December 12, 2024 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 6, 2025) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 6, 2025) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 6, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 6, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 6, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 6, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 6, 2025) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 6, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 6, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 6, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.