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Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

240 Lynnfield Street, South Peabody · Peabody, MA 01960180 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 52 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its physical therapy and rehab outcomes, making it a strong candidate for post-surgical recovery. However, families should be proactive in managing care transitions, as some reviewers reported issues with documentation and communication upon admission.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

52 reviews on Google
The Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living generally receives high praise for its rehabilitation services, with many families highlighting the compassionate and skilled nursing staff. While the facility is frequently commended for its clean environment and effective physical and occupational therapy, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding communication gaps and inconsistent staffing levels, particularly on weekends.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff8.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMeds3.0MemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Generously sized, comfortable resident rooms

Concerns

  • Poor communication between staff members (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent staffing or service quality on weekends (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 53 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

90%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that the facility has a 3-star staffing rating, how do you ensure consistent quality of care and attention for residents specifically during the weekend shifts?
  • 2I noticed that communication is a high priority for your team; what specific systems do you have in place to ensure that information flows smoothly between shifts and departments so that family members are always kept in the loop?
  • 3With your focus on medication management, could you walk me through your process for ensuring accuracy and safety when administering daily medications?
  • 4I see that you actively engage with feedback online; how do you use that input to make tangible improvements to the daily experience here at the Brudnick Center?
  • 5Since the facility is well-regarded for its therapy programs, how are those services integrated into a resident's daily routine to keep them active and engaged?
  • 6In the event of a medical concern or emergency, what is your protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with our primary care physicians?

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Key Review Excerpts

The Brudnick Center provided incredibly compassionate and skilled care to our dad in the last month of his life. We all felt very supported by the staff, and I would highly recommend them for their care and integrity.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

I was admitted to the Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick Center for living on August 26th, 2023 for a short term rehabilitation stay due to a full knee replacement surgery... I had high expectations for this rehab and I'm glad to say those were beyond met and overly exceeded.

Rehab patient · 2023★★★★★

My mom was in short term rehab for 2 and half weeks.. This was as a family first time using a rehab facility. Everything was great. They got my mom up and moving for her hip fracture right away. PT and OT were awesome.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 52 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.53hrs
70%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.57hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
23%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

15

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.5%
US
12.1%
MA
13.7%
Essex
18.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.8%
Better than Avg
Here
8.8%
US
19.5%
MA
19.4%
Essex
19.6%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.3%
Better than Avg
Here
15.3%
US
15.4%
MA
21.3%
Essex
23.2%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.5%
Better than Avg
Here
99.5%
US
93.4%
MA
92.4%
Essex
93.2%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.5%
Better than Avg
Here
11.5%
US
15.3%
MA
16.4%
Essex
13.3%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.0%
Better than Avg
Here
12.0%
US
14.4%
MA
16.9%
Essex
13.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.9%
Better than Avg
Here
96.9%
US
81.8%
MA
77.6%
Essex
82.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.7%
Better than Avg
Here
89.7%
US
79.7%
MA
77.7%
Essex
81.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
1.6%
MA
1.3%
Essex
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (8.9)
$10,194 in fines

This facility has 30 deficiencies across three surveys with recurring issues in care planning and assessment, medication management, and fire safety systems. The main concerns involve developing complete care plans, conducting timely resident assessments, and maintaining proper medication oversight. All deficiencies have been corrected by the facility, but the pattern of repeated issues in care planning and assessments across multiple surveys suggests ongoing challenges in these fundamental care areas.

Jan 30, 2025Routine
8
0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0685Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Feb 1, 2024Routine
14
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0810Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 22, 2022Routine
8
0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0531Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 1, 2024

$10,194

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.8/5 · Rank 1 of 5 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Legacy Lifecare INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Anfang, StuartOfficer / DirectorBerman, AdamOfficer / DirectorBerman, BarryOfficer / DirectorBrudnick, JeffreyOfficer / DirectorFiebelkorn, DouglasOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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