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Care One at New Bedford
221 Fitzgerald Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 (opens Google Maps) · Bristol County · (508) 996-4600· 154 certified beds · avg 142 residents/day · certified since Sep 9, 1994 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: CAREONE (37 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Aug 5, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.82
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 29 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. F-0686
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
View all 29 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · from a complaint · F-0761 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| May 22, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760 |
| May 22, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. · F-0756 |
| May 22, 2024 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have a compliance and ethics program — an internal system designed to prevent and catch violations of the law and ethical standards. · F-0895 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not perform required COVID-19 testing on residents and staff. · F-0886 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · F-0580 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. · F-0604 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. · F-0694 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. · F-0881 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 7).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 17
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 9
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityMassachusetts averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.82
Massachusetts average: 3.89
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.76
Massachusetts average: 0.65
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.44
Massachusetts average: 3.51
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.82 | 3.89 | 3.95 | top 43% in Massachusetts; top 47% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.76 | 0.65 | 0.69 | top 22% in Massachusetts; top 31% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.44 | 3.51 | 3.50 | top 44% in Massachusetts; top 45% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.48 | top 40% in Massachusetts; top 41% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 29.9 | 38.2 | 45.8 | top 24% in Massachusetts; top 14% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 23.1 | 42.6 | 42.9 | top 14% in Massachusetts; top 18% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.60, RN 0.72, weekend 3.24.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.60 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Realty, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 04/30/2002 |
| Des-I 2016 Grat | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 12/01/2021 |
| Straus, Daniel | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2003 |
| Straus, Moshael | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2003 |
| Thci of Massachusetts, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2003 |
| Baruch, David | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| Baruch, David | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| Healthbridge Management LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2003 |
All 8 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Careone — 37 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Care One at Newton — Newton, MA · overall 2/5
- Care One at Northampton — Northampton, MA · overall 4/5
- Care One at Peabody — Peabody, MA · overall 5/5
- Care One at Randolph — Randolph, MA · overall 1/5
- Care One at Redstone — East Longmeadow, MA · overall 2/5
- Care One at Weymouth — Weymouth, MA · overall 2/5
- Care One at Wilmington — Wilmington, MA · overall 5/5
- Careone at Cresskill — Cresskill, NJ · overall 4/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 36 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 30% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 38 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks, the | 2.8 mi | New Bedford, MA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center | 2.9 mi | Fairhaven, MA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Sacred Heart Nursing Home | 3.6 mi | New Bedford, MA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Hathaway Manor Extended Care | 3.9 mi | New Bedford, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center | 4.0 mi | Fairhaven, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven INC | 4.7 mi | Fairhaven, MA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Brandon Woods of New Bedford | 4.8 mi | New Bedford, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford | 5.0 mi | New Bedford, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Brandon Woods of Dartmouth | 6.2 mi | South Dartmouth, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Sippican Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 8.3 mi | Marion, MA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 9.3 mi | Middleborough, MA | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | |
| Sarah S Brayton Center | 10.3 mi | Fall River, MA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Bristol, MA — 28 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Catholic Memorial Home — Fall River, MA · overall 2/5
- Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center — Somerset, MA · overall 4/5
- Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation — Swansea, MA · overall 1/5
- Fall River Healthcare — Fall River, MA · overall 1/5
- Fall River Jewish Home — Fall River, MA · overall 1/5
- Garden Place Healthcare — Attleboro, MA · overall 2/5
- Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation — Fall River, MA · overall 1/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 225650.