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Brandon Woods of New Bedford

Nursing HomeNew Bedford, MACMS 225264
80 citations on record

Operated by Elder Services

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
1 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
135

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
101.8

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
80

*CMS

Fire safety findings
34

*CMS

Inspections on file
8

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-09-16

*CMS

Citations

80 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0607Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0607Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0582Generalno actual harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0603Generalpotential for harm

    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

  • 0607Seriousactual harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0609Seriousactual harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0610Seriousactual harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0623Generalno actual harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0656Seriousactual harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0661Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0686Seriousactual harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0711Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

  • 0727Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0732Generalno actual harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0740Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  • 0741Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

  • 0744Generalpotential for harm

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

  • 0756Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0835Generalpotential for harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • 0838Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0847Generalpotential for harm

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

  • 0848Generalpotential for harm

    Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

  • 0865Generalpotential for harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0881Generalpotential for harm

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  • 0941Generalpotential for harm

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

  • 0942Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

  • 0943Generalpotential for harm

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

  • 0944Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

  • 0945Generalpotential for harm

    Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

  • 0946Generalpotential for harm

    Provide training in compliance and ethics.

  • 0947Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

  • 0949Generalpotential for harm

    Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

  • 0551Generalpotential for harm

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0577Generalno actual harm

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

  • 0622Generalno actual harm

    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.

  • 0623Generalno actual harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0625Generalno actual harm

    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.

  • 0640Generalno actual harm

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  • 0641Generalno actual harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0661Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0804Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0885Generalpotential for harm

    Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

  • 0838Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0885Generalpotential for harm

    Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

  • 0886Generalpotential for harm

    Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

  • 0947Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

  • 0551Generalpotential for harm

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

  • 0604Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0756Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0803Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  • 0808Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Elder Services

6nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

All 6 are in Massachusetts.

Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Brandon Woods of New Bedford?
Brandon Woods of New Bedford is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in New Bedford, MA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 225264.
What is the CMS rating for Brandon Woods of New Bedford?
Brandon Woods of New Bedford has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Brandon Woods of New Bedford have?
Brandon Woods of New Bedford is certified for 135 beds. It serves an average of 101.8 residents per day.
How many citations does Brandon Woods of New Bedford have?
Brandon Woods of New Bedford has 80 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Brandon Woods of New Bedford last inspected?
Brandon Woods of New Bedford was last inspected on September 16, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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