JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING
240 LYNNFIELD STREET, Peabody, MA 01960
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING Compares
JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING is a 180-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Peabody, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (15.3%) is below the Massachusetts average of 21.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 180 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Peabody, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (28% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.9% — about the same as the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING with other nursing homes in Peabody.
What keeps JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.3% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.7% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING's rating advantage in Peabody?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at JEFFREY & SUSAN BRUDNICK CENTER FOR LIVING?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Peabody
Peabody sits in Essex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 134,580 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $82,225
- Median home value
- $436,600
Demographics for Essex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Peabody.
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