Brandon Woods of New BedfordCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 397 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
- CCN
- 225264
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 135
- Chain
- Elder Services
- Residents per day
- 102
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
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CMS gives Brandon Woods of New Bedford an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 27 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 13 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $528,970 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
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Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Massachusetts (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Bristol County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 28 homes in the county, 341 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Massachusetts median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 27 Mar 2026 | 13 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 16 Dec 2024 | 45 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 14 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | I0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | G | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 45 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | H | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | H | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | H | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | H | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | K | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | K | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 14 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | B | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0885 | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | F | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | Fine | $64,480 | |
| 16 Dec 2024 | Fine | $464,490 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Massachusetts median | Massachusetts average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.35 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.96 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.85 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 49.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 65.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 43.6% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 30.9% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 43.4% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- St Johns Nursing Home Inc
- Chain
- Elder Services (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Bristol County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford | New Bedford | 1 of 5 | 11 | $9,318 | 20 Feb 2026 | |
| Sacred Heart Nursing Home | New Bedford | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 13 Aug 2025 | |
| Brandon Woods of Dartmouth | South Dartmouth | 2 of 5 | 10 | $31,190 | 21 Apr 2026 | |
| Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center | Fairhaven | 2 of 5 | 4 | $8,648 | 3 Mar 2025 | |
| Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc | Fairhaven | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 14 Nov 2025 | |
| Hathaway Manor Extended Care | New Bedford | 2 of 5 | 7 | $34,887 | 21 Apr 2026 | |
| Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center | Fairhaven | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 11 Jun 2025 | |
| Care One at New Bedford | New Bedford | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 5 Aug 2025 | |
| Oaks, The | New Bedford | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 10 Mar 2026 | |
| The Grove at Carvalho | Fall River | 1 of 5 | 9 | $39,082 | 8 Apr 2026 | |
| Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation | Fall River | 1 of 5 | 8 | $8,278 | 16 Mar 2026 | |
| Fall River Jewish Home | Fall River | 1 of 5 | 12 | $52,702 | 10 Jun 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Brandon Woods of New Bedford (CCN 225264). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/brandon-woods-of-new-bedford-new-bedford-ma-225264/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Brandon Woods of New Bedford last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 27 Mar 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 12 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 16 Dec 2024.
- Who operates Brandon Woods of New Bedford?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Elder Services. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Brandon Woods of New Bedford?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 2 homes in Massachusetts as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.