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New England Homes for the Deaf

154 Water Street, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923

Overview

New England Homes for the Deaf has a Medicare overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1. It ranks 2nd of 5 nursing homes in Danvers. It scores best on staffing (5 of 5) and lowest on quality of care (2 of 5).

Residents receive about 5.5 hours of nursing care per day, more than at 96% of nursing homes in Massachusetts (the state average is 3.9 hours). Of that, 0.9 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on March 26, 2026, found 1 health deficiency, fewer than the Massachusetts average of 6.4. Medicare records 1 fine totaling $3,174 in the past three years.

New England Homes for the Deaf is a nonprofit facility with 81 certified beds, caring for about 28 residents on an average day. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has participated since 2004.

Medicare ratings

Overall
Health inspections
Quality of care
Staffing

Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

How it compares nearby

Ranked by Medicare overall rating, then quality, inspection and staffing ratings.

In Danvers2nd of 5 facilities

Top 40%

Within 100 miles112th of 518 facilities

Top 22%

In Massachusetts74th of 339 facilities

Top 22%

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
March 26, 2026
Health deficiencies cited
1
Complaint-related deficiencies
0
Fines in the last 3 years
1 totaling $3,174
Payment denials
0
Total penalties
1

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff5.54 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)0.95 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.99 hrs
  • Nurse aides3.60 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.20 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
81
Average residents per day
28
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare/Medicaid since
August 1, 2004
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes