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Brandon Woods Of New Bedford

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

5089979396

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

CMS designation

Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)

CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Source: CMS Provider Information.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

60

Inspection history (80)

  • September 16, 2025 · D

    Citation F0607

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-16 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-16.GOV
  • June 12, 2025 · D

    Citation F0607

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-12.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · F

    Citation F0945

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0945 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · H

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity H: pattern, actual harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · K

    Citation F0741

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0741 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 16, 2024 · F

    Citation F0947

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · D

    Citation F0551

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0551 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · H

    Citation F0607

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity H: pattern, actual harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · D

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 16, 2024 · E

    Citation F0727

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · D

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · K

    Citation F0740

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0740 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · H

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity H: pattern, actual harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · E

    Citation F0641

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 16, 2024 · B

    Citation F0582

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0582 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 16, 2024 · D

    Citation F0661

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0661 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 16, 2024 · E

    Citation F0865

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0865 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 16, 2024 · F

    Citation F0943

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0943 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV
  • December 16, 2024 · D

    Citation F0580

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-16 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-16.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $464,490

Staffing

Latest: 4.65 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.65 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.65 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit - Individual

CMS Care Compare chain: Elder Services

Chain ID 195 · 6 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 2.2
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.3
  • Chain average staffing rating: 3.5
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 2.3

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Essex Group Incorporated

    parent · PAC 5193810067

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · MA$15,098/mo
See full MA cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · MA$14,448/mo
See full MA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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