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Sacred Heart Nursing Home
359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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.
Sacred Heart Nursing Home is a Non-profit, other nursing home in New Bedford, Massachusetts, certified for 217 beds and caring for about 126 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 (3, 7, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.8 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 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 27.3%.
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 | 8.8 | 24.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 27.3% | 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: 13 Aug 2025, 25 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 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 | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Jun 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 | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Jun 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Jun 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Jun 2024 | 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 | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Jun 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 16 Apr 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 16 Apr 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 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 | 5 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 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 27.3%, RNs 25.0%; 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 | 23.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 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 | 14.5% | 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 | 16.3% | 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, other. Legal business name: Sacred Heart Home. Chain: Diocesan Health Facilities (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diocesan Health Facilities | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
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 |
| 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 Sacred Heart Nursing Home 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 Sacred Heart Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sacred Heart Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sacred Heart Nursing Home?
It is part of the Diocesan Health Facilities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Diocesan Health Facilities. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sacred Heart Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Aug 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.