Fall River, MA

Fall River Jewish Home

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $52,702 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

538 Robeson Street, Fall River, MA

(508) 679-6172

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Azure Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1988-12-27

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.48

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.93

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.84

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.88

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.4	1.9 0.5 pts better	1.9 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.9	1.5 0.4 pts worse	1.8 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	94.9%	92.2% 2.7 pts better	93.4% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	88.5%	94.8% 6.3 pts worse	95.5% 7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	5.1%	3.5% 1.6 pts worse	3.3% 1.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	47.6%	12.0% 35.6 pts worse	11.4% 36.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	7.1%	5.2% 1.9 pts worse	5.4% 1.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	17.1%	19.2% 2.1 pts better	19.6% 2.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	6.9%	22.5% 15.6 pts better	16.7% 9.8 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	15.8%	17.7% 1.9 pts better	16.3% 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	17.9%	17.6% 0.3 pts worse	14.9% 3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.5%	1.0% 0.5 pts better	1.0% 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	2.0% 2 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.2%	21.7% 1.5 pts worse	19.8% 3.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	1.6%	4.6% 3 pts better	5.1% 3.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	87.0%	77.1% 9.9 pts better	81.7% 5.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	12.4%	11.8% 0.6 pts worse	12.0% 0.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.3% 1.3 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	92.0%	77.7% 14.3 pts better	79.7% 12.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	19.4%	25.8% 6.4 pts better	23.9% 4.5 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-10 · Fire 2025-06-10

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-13 · Fire 2024-06-13

22 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-02-23 · Fire 2023-02-23

37 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-06-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-06-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-06-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-07-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-07-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2024-07-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-07-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-07-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-07-16

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2025-06-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2025-06-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

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 2025-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

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 2025-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

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 2025-06-10

B · Minimal harm 2025-06-10

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-06-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2024-06-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

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 2024-07-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2024-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Corrected 2024-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

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 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

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 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

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 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2024-07-05

B · Minimal harm 2024-06-13

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-06

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2024-04-12

G · Actual harm 2024-03-20

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 2024-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-20

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-19

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 2024-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-19

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-30

F624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-12-15

G · Actual harm 2023-03-08

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 2023-03-10

H · Actual harm 2023-02-23

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-03-20

G · Actual harm 2023-02-23

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 2023-03-20

G · Actual harm 2023-02-23

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-03-21

G · Actual harm 2023-02-23

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-03-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-03-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F885 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Corrected 2023-02-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2023-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected 2023-03-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F942 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

Corrected 2023-03-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2023-03-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F944 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Corrected 2023-03-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F945 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Corrected 2023-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Corrected 2023-03-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Corrected 2023-03-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

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 2023-03-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23