About Sacred Heart Nursing Home
Nursing home overview and details
Sacred Heart Nursing Home is an nursing home in New Bedford, MA, serving Bristol County and the surrounding community. The facility has 217 certified beds with an average daily census of 122.6 residents.
Sacred Heart Nursing Home has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1990, bringing 36 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with DIOCESAN HEALTH FACILITIES, which provides administrative support and oversight.
Sacred Heart Nursing Home has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. 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
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Sacred Heart Nursing Home has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Sacred Heart Nursing Home provides 3.87 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.66 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 29.4%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 18.2%. Weekend staffing averages 3.63 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Sacred Heart Nursing Home has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Sacred Heart Nursing Home
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Sacred Heart Nursing Home
What is the CMS rating for Sacred Heart Nursing Home?
Sacred Heart Nursing Home has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Sacred Heart Nursing Home have?
Sacred Heart Nursing Home has 217 certified beds with an average daily census of 122.6 residents.
What type of facility is Sacred Heart Nursing Home?
Sacred Heart Nursing Home is a non profit - other nursing home serving Bristol County in New Bedford, MA.
How many doctors practice at Sacred Heart Nursing Home?
2 physicians are affiliated with Sacred Heart Nursing Home. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Sacred Heart Nursing Home have any safety concerns?
Sacred Heart Nursing Home has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·