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Brandon Woods of New Bedford

397 County Street · New Bedford, MA 02740 · 135 certified beds

(508) 997-9396

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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

1.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

1.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (80)

Records from April 2021 to September 2025.

  • September 16, 2025

    Tag F0607

    Develop 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 F0607

    Develop 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 F0580

    Immediately 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 F0881

    Implement 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 F0944

    Conduct 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 F0550

    Honor 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 F0600

    Protect 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 F0711

    Ensure 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 F0551

    Give 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 F0607

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

    Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.

  • December 16, 2024

    Tag 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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 3, 2025.

  • December 16, 2024

    Tag F0740

    Ensure 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 F0582

    Give 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 F0661

    Ensure 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 F0865

    Have 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 F0943

    Give 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 F0835

    Administer 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 F0609

    Timely 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 F0641

    Ensure 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 F0603

    Protect 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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

Nursing Homes

Massachusetts median$14,448/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in New Bedford.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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