Fall River, MA

Sarah S Brayton Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $151,920 in total fines with 20 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

4901 North Main Street, Fall River, MA

(508) 675-1001

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

183

Certified beds

Average residents

168

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Best Care Services

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-08-11

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.72

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.74

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.12

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.03

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

39%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

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	3.2	1.5 1.7 pts worse	1.8 1.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	89.7%	92.2% 2.5 pts worse	93.4% 3.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	71.1%	94.8% 23.7 pts worse	95.5% 24.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.9%	3.5% 1.6 pts better	3.3% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	4.7%	12.0% 7.3 pts better	11.4% 6.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	7.6%	5.2% 2.4 pts worse	5.4% 2.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	14.4%	19.2% 4.8 pts better	19.6% 5.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	13.7%	22.5% 8.8 pts better	16.7% 3 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	21.4%	17.7% 3.7 pts worse	16.3% 5.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	24.6%	17.6% 7 pts worse	14.9% 9.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.1%	1.0% 0.9 pts better	1.0% 0.9 pts better	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	26.1%	21.7% 4.4 pts worse	19.8% 6.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.9%	4.6% 1.3 pts worse	5.1% 0.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	87.1%	77.1% 10 pts better	81.7% 5.4 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	16.9%	11.8% 5.1 pts worse	12.0% 4.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.7%	1.3% 1.4 pts worse	1.6% 1.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	69.3%	77.7% 8.4 pts worse	79.7% 10.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	24.2%	25.8% 1.6 pts better	23.9% 0.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-19 · Fire 2024-12-19

20 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-18 · Fire 2023-09-18

18 health deficiencies

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

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2021-03-18 · Fire 2021-03-18

18 health deficiencies

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

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2025-02-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-02-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-02-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-02-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

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 2025-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-02-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2021-05-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

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 2025-01-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

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 2025-01-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-01-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

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 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

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 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

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 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

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 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

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 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

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 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

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 2025-01-23

C · Minimal harm 2024-12-19

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2025-01-23

B · Minimal harm 2024-12-19

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2025-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-05

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-05

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 2024-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-05

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-11

G · Actual harm 2023-09-18

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 2023-10-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-10-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-10-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Corrected 2023-11-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

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 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

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 2023-10-20

B · Minimal harm 2023-09-18

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-10-20

B · Minimal harm 2023-09-18

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-10-20

B · Minimal harm 2023-09-18

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

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 2023-08-14

G · Actual harm 2021-03-18

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

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 2021-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2021-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

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 2021-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

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 2021-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2021-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

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 2021-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2021-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

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 2021-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-18

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2021-05-02

C · Minimal harm 2021-03-18

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2021-05-02

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$151,920 2023-09-18

Fine

Fine · fine $151,920

Fine

Ownership

Cksst Holding Company LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 4 facilities 2022-08-01

Steinberg, Moshe

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

67% 18 facilities 2022-08-01

Chapler, Yaakov

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

33% 9 facilities 2022-08-01

Al-Madi, Sami

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2022-08-01

Chapler, Yaakov

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2022-08-01

Sarza, Sandra

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-08-01

Steinberg, Moshe

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 18 facilities 2022-08-01

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