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The Mansion At Brigham

77 HIGH STREET, NEWBURYPORT, MA, 01950
(978) 462-4221
64 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
64
CMS facility ID
225549
Care type
Nursing home
County
Essex
Facility name
The Mansion At Brigham
Street address
77 HIGH STREET
City / state / ZIP
Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone
(978) 462-4221

The Mansion At Brigham is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Newburyport, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 64 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 7 senior care facilities in Newburyport and 341 skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited The Mansion At Brigham 108 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 11 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $152,988 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Alpha Snf Ma Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2023
Bell, Michael
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Fajana, Adekunle
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Flanagan, Michael
Operational control — since 2024
Segal, William
Indirect owner — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1992-02-24
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
9 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$152,988 total
Last standard inspection
2025-09-17
Nurse staffing
3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$491 per day (≈ $14,930/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
82% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 8% private/other
Occupancy
79% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
right at the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
64
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 11 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-09-17Health inspection9 citations
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-23
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-10-23
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-23
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-10-23
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-10-23
F-0730
D · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-10-23
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-10-23
F-0851
F · No harm found
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-10-23
F-0909
D · No harm found
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected 2025-10-23
2024-11-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-11-29
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-11-29
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (97 citations)
2024-09-12Health inspection35 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0582
B · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0625
D · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0640
B · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0641
B · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0698
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0732
B · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0740
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0756
E · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0770
E · No harm found
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0802
E · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0806
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0808
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0809
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0810
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0838
F · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0844
C · No harm found
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-09-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-25
2024-07-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-08-16
2024-03-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0557
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-05-01
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-05-01
2024-02-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-13
2023-09-05Health inspection13 citations
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardy
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0641
B · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0726
J · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-13
2025-09-17Fire-safety inspection16 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-11-04
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-11-04
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-11-04
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-11-04
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2026-02-09
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-02-09
K-0225
F · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2026-02-09
K-0232
F · No harm found
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2026-02-09
K-0254
F · No harm found
Provide hallway or ground-level exits in all residents' rooms.
Corrected 2026-02-09
K-0311
F · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2026-02-09
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-11-04
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-11-04
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-11-04
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-11-04
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-11-04
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-11-04
2024-09-12Fire-safety inspection20 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-11-11
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-11-11
E-0018
F · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-11-11
E-0020
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2024-11-11
E-0025
F · No harm found
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2024-11-11
E-0033
F · No harm found
Establish methods for sharing information.
Corrected 2024-11-11
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-11-11
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-11
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-11
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-09-12
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-12-02
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-12-02
K-0225
F · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-12-02
K-0232
F · No harm found
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2024-12-02
K-0254
F · No harm found
Provide hallway or ground-level exits in all residents' rooms.
Corrected 2024-12-02
K-0311
F · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-12-02
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-11
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-11
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-11-11
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-11
2023-09-05Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-10-10
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-10-10
K-0225
F · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2023-10-10
K-0232
F · No harm found
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2023-10-10
K-0254
F · No harm found
Provide hallway or ground-level exits in all residents' rooms.
Corrected 2023-10-10
K-0311
F · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-10-10

Federal penalties

2023-08-22Fine$152,988
2023-08-22Medicare payment denial — 148 days
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 225549.
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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