Nursing Homes · Fall River, MA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Fall River Healthcare
1748 Highland Avenue · Fall River, MA 02720 · 176 certified beds
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About Fall River Healthcare
Fall River Healthcare is a nursing home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 176 beds, above the Bristol County median of 129 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Next Step Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 52 citations, the most recent on February 9, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.42 hours per resident per day. It is one of 7 nursing homes listed in Fall River. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (52)
Records from February 2024 to February 2026.
February 9, 2026
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2026.
December 22, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2026.
December 22, 2025
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2026.
December 22, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2026.
December 22, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2026.
December 22, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2026.
December 22, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2026.
December 22, 2025
Tag F0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2026.
December 22, 2025
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 January 26, 2026.
December 22, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2026.
December 22, 2025
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2026.
December 22, 2025
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 26, 2026.
July 28, 2025
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
July 28, 2025
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 August 15, 2025.
July 28, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
July 28, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
July 28, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
July 28, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
March 31, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 21, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 10, 2025.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $385,062
March 31, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,905 against this nursing home on March 31, 2025.
February 5, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $197,905 against this nursing home on February 5, 2025.
May 14, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $157,160 against this nursing home on May 14, 2024.
February 27, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,092 against this nursing home on February 27, 2024.
Staffing
3.42 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.53 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Next Step Healthcare, a chain of 14 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.7 overall, 1.8 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 2.3 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Next Step Ma Master Subtenant, LLC
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.
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