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Sacred Heart Nursing Home

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

359 SUMMER STREET, New Bedford, MA 02740

217 Beds
Medicare Since 1990

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359 SUMMER STREET
New Bedford, MA 02740

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

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Certified Beds217
Avg. Residents/Day122.6
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyBristol
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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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.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.66
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.87
Total Nurse Turnover Rate29.4%
RN Turnover Rate18.2%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.63

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 ·