New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc
154 WATER STREET, Danvers, MA 01923
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How New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc Compares
New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc is a 81-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Danvers, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.9%) is above the Massachusetts average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 81 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 35% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Danvers, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.2% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.9% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (71% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (29% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.1% — worse than 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 New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc with other nursing homes in Danvers.
How is New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.9% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.1% here versus 4.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 35% occupancy across 81 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc's rating advantage in Danvers?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Danvers
Danvers 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 Danvers.
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