Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Brandon Woods of New Bedford
397 County Street · New Bedford, MA 02740 · 135 certified beds
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About Brandon Woods of New Bedford
Brandon Woods of New Bedford is a nursing home in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 135 beds, above the Bristol County median of 129 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Elder Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 80 citations, the most recent on September 16, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.09 hours per resident per day. It is one of 6 nursing homes listed in New Bedford. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (80)
Records from April 2021 to September 2025.
September 16, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 2, 2025.
June 12, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected January 6, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 3, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 3, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 7, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 3, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 10, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 10, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected January 9, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 3, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $528,970
March 27, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $64,480 against this nursing home on March 27, 2026.
December 16, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $464,490 against this nursing home on December 16, 2024.
Staffing
4.09 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.65 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Elder Services, a chain of 6 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.0 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 2.8 for staffing, 2.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Massachusetts.
Nearby alternatives
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