Fall River, MA

Catholic Memorial Home

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $84,061 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2446 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA

(508) 679-0011

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

300

Certified beds

Average residents

217

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Diocesan Health Facilities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.60

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.94

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.60

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.86

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

25%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

28%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.9
0.9 pts better
1.9
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
1.5
0.6 pts better
1.8
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.4%
92.2%
0.2 pts better
93.4%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.2%
94.8%
2.4 pts better
95.5%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
3.5%
2 pts better
3.3%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.4%
12.0%
7.6 pts better
11.4%
7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.3%
5.2%
0.1 pts worse
5.4%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.8%
19.2%
6.4 pts better
19.6%
6.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.3%
22.5%
1.8 pts worse
16.7%
7.6 pts worse
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 28.8%
17.7%
11.1 pts worse
16.3%
12.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 29.7%
17.6%
12.1 pts worse
14.9%
14.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.1%
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
2.0%
1.5 pts better
1.7%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 21.2%
21.7%
0.5 pts better
19.8%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.4%
4.6%
0.8 pts worse
5.1%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 57.3%
77.1%
19.8 pts worse
81.7%
24.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.2%
11.8%
1.4 pts worse
12.0%
1.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.1%
1.3%
1.8 pts worse
1.6%
1.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 55.4%
77.7%
22.3 pts worse
79.7%
24.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 11.6%
25.8%
14.2 pts better
23.9%
12.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-17 · Fire 2025-04-17

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-26 · Fire 2024-03-26

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-06-29 · Fire 2022-06-29

24 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-04-05

C · Minimal harm 2022-06-29

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-07-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-10-14

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 2025-11-14

G · Actual harm 2025-10-14

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-11-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-05-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

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 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

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 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

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 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

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 2025-05-19

H · Actual harm 2024-03-26

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-04-12

H · Actual harm 2024-03-26

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-04-12

H · Actual harm 2024-03-26

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-04-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-04-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2024-04-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

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 2024-04-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

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 2022-08-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2022-08-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

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 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F620 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

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 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

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 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-08-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2022-08-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$84,061 2024-03-26

Fine

Fine · fine $84,061

Fine

Ownership

Cadime, Lisa

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-05-17
Da Cunha, Edgar

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2014-09-24
Joncas, Christopher

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01
Mitchell, Laura

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2020-02-01
Roque, Joanne

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2019-07-01

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