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Nursing homes in Bristol County, Massachusetts
There are 28 certified nursing homes in Bristol County, Massachusetts, with 3,826 beds between them.
61% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 985 health deficiencies over three cycles, 25.7 per 100 beds against 24.3 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $1.8M across 36 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Bristol County | Massachusetts | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 28 | 341 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 61% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 25.7 | 24.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $1.8M | $12M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Attleboro | Attleboro | 123 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 8.9 | — | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc | Fairhaven | 117 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 16.2 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Sacred Heart Nursing Home | New Bedford | 217 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 8.8 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center | Fairhaven | 142 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 7.7 | — | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center | Somerset | 142 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 19.0 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Raynham | Raynham | 154 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 11.7 | — | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Madonna Manor Nursing Home | North Attleboro | 129 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 22.5 | $43K | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Mill Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Fall River | 152 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 28.3 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Oaks, The | New Bedford | 122 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 11.5 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Somerset Ridge Center | Somerset | 135 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 11.9 | $214K | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Care One At New Bedford | New Bedford | 154 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 18.8 | — | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Brandon Woods of Dartmouth | South Dartmouth | 118 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 27.1 | $31K | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Catholic Memorial Home | Fall River | 300 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 42 | 14.0 | $94K | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Garden Place Healthcare | Attleboro | 133 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 43 | 32.3 | $27K | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Hathaway Manor Extended Care | New Bedford | 142 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 21.8 | $35K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Marian Manor of Taunton | Taunton | 116 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 24.1 | $9K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center | Fairhaven | 107 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 15.9 | $9K | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Sarah S Brayton Center | Fall River | 183 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 27.3 | $152K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Brandon Woods of New BedfordSFF Candidate | New Bedford | 135 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 72 | 53.3 | $529K | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation | Swansea | 86 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 58 | 67.4 | $25K | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Fall River Healthcare | Fall River | 176 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 54 | 30.7 | $385K | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Fall River Jewish Home | Fall River | 62 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 70 | 112.9 | $53K | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation | Fall River | 124 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 19.4 | $8K | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Regalcare At Taunton | Taunton | 100 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 36.0 | — | 21 May 2025 |
| Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center | North Easton | 171 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 67 | 39.2 | $12K | 31 Jul 2025 |
| The Grove At Carvalho | Fall River | 112 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 42.0 | $39K | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford | New Bedford | 80 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 38.8 | $9K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Wedgemere Healthcare | Taunton | 94 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 50.0 | $130K | 12 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 56 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 52 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 52 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 40 |
| F0761 | 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. | 38 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 21 |
| Non profit | 7 |
Chains present: Diocesan Health Facilities (5), Next Step Healthcare (3), Best Care Services (3), Life Care Centers Of America (3), Elder Services (2), Careone (1), Azure Healthcare (1), Integritus Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Bristol County, Massachusetts?
28 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 3,826 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Bristol County have the highest CMS ratings?
Life Care Center of Attleboro (5 stars), Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc (5 stars), Sacred Heart Nursing Home (5 stars)
How do Bristol County nursing homes compare with Massachusetts?
61% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 25.7 per 100 beds against 24.3 statewide.