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Sarah S Brayton Center
4901 North Main Street, 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.
Certified for 183 beds, Sarah S Brayton Center serves Fall River in Bristol County, Massachusetts and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
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 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 20, 21 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $152K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 38.7%.
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 | 50 | 31 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.3 | 24.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.7% | 38.7% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $151,920 | $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: 20 Feb 2026, 19 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×27 E ×17 B ×4 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 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 | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 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 | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | 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 | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 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 | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 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 | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 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 Nov 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | 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 | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2023 | Fine | $151,920 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.7%, RNs 32.0%; 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 | 15.8% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.0% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.0% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Sarah S Brayton Snf Operations Bhc. Chain: Best Care Services (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonadio & Co LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
| Reliant Pro Rehab, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| Twomagnets LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
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 Sarah S Brayton Center been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Sarah S Brayton Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $152K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sarah S Brayton Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sarah S Brayton Center?
It is part of the Best Care Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sarah S Brayton Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Feb 2026.
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.