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Catholic Memorial Home
2446 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River, Massachusetts, is certified for 300 beds under non-profit, church related ownership and belongs to the Diocesan Health Facilities chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 8, 24 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $94K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 29.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bristol Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 42 | 31 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.0 | 24.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 29.6% | 38.7% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $94,419 | $11,947 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (28 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Apr 2025, 26 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 H ×3 D ×29 E ×7 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 14 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 19 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 19 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 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 | 19 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 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 | 19 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | H | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | H | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | H | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | 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 | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | Fine | $10,358 | |
| 26 Mar 2024 | Fine | $84,061 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 29.6%, RNs 47.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 29.0% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.9% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.7% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Catholic Memorial Home. Chain: Diocesan Health Facilities (5 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Bristol County
| 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 |
All 28 facilities in Bristol County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Catholic Memorial Home been cited for?
42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Catholic Memorial Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $94K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Catholic Memorial Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Catholic Memorial Home?
It is part of the Diocesan Health Facilities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Catholic Memorial Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.