New Bedford, MA

Care One At New Bedford

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

221 Fitzgerald Drive, New Bedford, MA

(508) 996-4600

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

154

Certified beds

Average residents

141

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Careone

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-09-09

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.76

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.78

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.38

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.41

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

38%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
1.9
0.4 pts better
1.9
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.5
0.8 pts better
1.8
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.1%
92.2%
0.1 pts worse
93.4%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.5%
94.8%
1.7 pts better
95.5%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
3.5%
0.4 pts better
3.3%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.3%
12.0%
9.7 pts better
11.4%
9.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.8%
5.2%
0.6 pts worse
5.4%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 22.8%
19.2%
3.6 pts worse
19.6%
3.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.8%
22.5%
8.7 pts better
16.7%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 39.5%
17.7%
21.8 pts worse
16.3%
23.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 31.0%
17.6%
13.4 pts worse
14.9%
16.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.4%
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
2.0%
1.3 pts better
1.7%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 31.2%
21.7%
9.5 pts worse
19.8%
11.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.3%
4.6%
1.7 pts worse
5.1%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.2%
77.1%
16.1 pts better
81.7%
11.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.6%
11.8%
1.8 pts worse
12.0%
1.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
1.3%
0.6 pts better
1.6%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.8%
77.7%
2.1 pts better
79.7%
0.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 30.4%
25.8%
4.6 pts worse
23.9%
6.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-05 · Fire 2025-08-05

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-22 · Fire 2024-05-22

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-01-30 · Fire 2023-01-30

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (4 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2025-09-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-09-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

K907 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

Corrected 2025-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2024-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-06-28

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-22

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2024-06-28

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-22

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-06-28

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-22

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-06-28

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-22

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2023-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

K907 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

Corrected 2023-02-28

C · Minimal harm 2023-01-30

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-02-28

C · Minimal harm 2023-01-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-28

C · Minimal harm 2023-01-30

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-02-28

B · Minimal harm 2023-01-30

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2023-02-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-09-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-09-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-09-05

B · Minimal harm 2025-08-05

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-03

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2025-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-06-19

B · Minimal harm 2024-05-22

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-06-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-07-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-03-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F895 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.

Corrected 2023-03-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-03-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-03-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-03-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2023-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-03-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-03-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-03-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2023-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2023-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-03-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-02-27

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Baruch, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2021-12-01
Baruch, David

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2021-12-01
Care Realty, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 20 facilities 2002-04-30
Des 2009 Family Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 18 facilities 2021-12-01
Healthbridge Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 35 facilities 2003-07-01
Straus, Daniel

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2003-07-01
Straus, Moshael

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2003-07-01
Thci Of Massachusetts, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2003-07-01

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