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Brandon Woods Of New Bedford

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

397 COUNTY STREET, New Bedford, MA 02740

135 Beds
Medicare Since 1980

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397 COUNTY STREET
New Bedford, MA 02740

About Brandon Woods Of New Bedford

Nursing home overview and details

Brandon Woods Of New Bedford is a for-profit nursing home in New Bedford, MA, serving Bristol County and the surrounding community. The facility has 135 certified beds with an average daily census of 101.8 residents.

Brandon Woods Of New Bedford has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1980, bringing 46 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with ELDER SERVICES, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in New Bedford, MA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds135
Avg. Residents/Day101.8
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyBristol
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Brandon Woods Of New Bedford has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Very Good

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Brandon Woods Of New Bedford provides 4.65 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.53 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 53.0%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 63.6%. Weekend staffing averages 4.11 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.53
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.65
Total Nurse Turnover Rate53.0%
RN Turnover Rate63.6%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)4.11

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Brandon Woods Of New Bedford has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 1 fine totaling $464,490. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Abuse Flag

This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.

Special Focus Facility

This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.

Fines1 ($464,490)
Total Penalties1

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About Brandon Woods Of New Bedford

What is the CMS rating for Brandon Woods Of New Bedford?

Brandon Woods Of New Bedford has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Brandon Woods Of New Bedford have?

Brandon Woods Of New Bedford has 135 certified beds with an average daily census of 101.8 residents.

What type of facility is Brandon Woods Of New Bedford?

Brandon Woods Of New Bedford is a for profit - individual nursing home serving Bristol County in New Bedford, MA.

How many doctors practice at Brandon Woods Of New Bedford?

3 physicians are affiliated with Brandon Woods Of New Bedford. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Brandon Woods Of New Bedford have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Brandon Woods Of New Bedford has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·