PENACOOK PLACE, INC
150 WATER STREET, Haverhill, MA 01830
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How PENACOOK PLACE, INC Compares
PENACOOK PLACE, INC is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Haverhill, 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 health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.4%) is below the Massachusetts average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 160 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Haverhill, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.1% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (45% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.8% — better 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 PENACOOK PLACE, INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PENACOOK PLACE, INC with other nursing homes in Haverhill.
What keeps PENACOOK PLACE, INC'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 is PENACOOK PLACE, INC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.1% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PENACOOK PLACE, INC keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 4.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is PENACOOK PLACE, INC's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 160 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 PENACOOK PLACE, INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PENACOOK PLACE, INC's rating advantage in Haverhill?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Haverhill
Haverhill 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 Haverhill.
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