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Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc
71 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719
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.
Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc is a Non-profit, church related nursing home in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, certified for 117 beds and caring for about 79 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 6, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 35.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bristol Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 31 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.2 | 24.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.9% | 38.7% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 14 Nov 2025, 29 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×5 F ×2 B ×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 Nov 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Oct 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | 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 | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Aug 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.9%, RNs 26.7%; 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 | 21.4% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.6% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.9% | 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: Our Ladys Haven Of Fairhaven, Inc.. Chain: Diocesan Health Facilities (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diocesan Health Facilities | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1994 |
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 |
| 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 |
All 28 facilities in Bristol County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc?
It is part of the Diocesan Health Facilities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Diocesan Health Facilities. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Nov 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.