7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
New Bedford, MA
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $34,887 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
863 Hathaway Road, New Bedford, MA
(508) 996-6763
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
142
Certified beds
Average residents
134
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Integritus Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-12-12
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.56
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.90
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.26
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.18
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.5
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.2% |
92.2%
2 pts better
|
93.4%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.8% |
94.8%
2 pts better
|
95.5%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 29.8% |
12.0%
17.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
18.4 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 | 23.1% |
19.2%
3.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.3% |
22.5%
6.2 pts better
|
16.7%
0.4 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 | 14.0% |
17.7%
3.7 pts better
|
16.3%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.4% |
17.6%
3.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.6% |
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.6 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 | 29.1% |
21.7%
7.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.8% |
4.6%
2.8 pts better
|
5.1%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.7% |
77.1%
10.6 pts better
|
81.7%
6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.3% |
11.8%
3.5 pts better
|
12.0%
3.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.3%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.7% |
77.7%
14 pts better
|
79.7%
12 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.1% |
25.8%
0.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (11 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-09
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2021-07-03
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2021-07-03
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2021-07-03
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2021-07-03
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2021-07-03
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2021-07-03
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2021-07-03
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2021-07-03
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2021-07-03
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2021-07-03
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 2021-05-21
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2021-07-03
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2021-06-18
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2021-07-03
Inspection history
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2025-02-24
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 2025-02-24
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-31
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-12-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-15
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-02-11
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-11
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-18
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-01-18
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-01-18
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-01-18
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 2023-11-20
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 2023-11-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-11-20
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 2023-11-20
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2023-11-20
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 2023-11-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-21
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-07-21
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2021-07-12
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 2021-07-12
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2021-07-21
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $11,629
Fine
Fine · fine $11,629
Fine
Fine · fine $11,629
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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