6 nursing homes in New Bedford, MA · avg 2.8★ · avg 142 beds
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-6751Care One At New Bedford
221 Fitzgerald Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 996-4600Hathaway Manor Extended Care
863 Hathaway Road, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-6763Brandon Woods Of New Bedford
397 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-9396Vantage Health & Rehab Of New Bedford
200 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
(774) 319-2868About Nursing Homes in New Bedford
Skilled nursing and long-term care in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Massachusetts has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 142 certified beds.
Ownership includes 4 for-profit, 2 non-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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About nursing homes in New Bedford, MA
How many nursing homes are in New Bedford, MA?
There are 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts. 6 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in New Bedford?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in New Bedford is 2.8 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·