Brandon Woods of New Bedford
State inspectors recorded 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
CMS currently lists this facility as: SFF Candidate (the Special Focus program tracks facilities with a persistent pattern of serious inspection findings).
CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.
Serious inspection findings
2024-12-16 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0741, severity K)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
2024-12-16 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0740, severity K)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
2024-12-16 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity K)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-12-16 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0610, severity H)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2024-12-16 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0607, severity H)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2024-12-16 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0656, severity H)
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-12-16 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-12-16 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0609, severity H)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
4.06
state median 3.36
Weekend staffing gap
−11%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%
RN hours / resident / day
0.31
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
3%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
50%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
1 enforcement action(s), totaling $464,490 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-16 | Fine | $464,490 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Individual. Part of the ELDER SERVICES chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- Brandon Woods of Dartmouth (SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA) —
- BLAIRE HOUSE OF MILFORD (MILFORD, MA) —
- BLAIRE HOUSE OF WORCESTER (WORCESTER, MA) —
- West Side House LTC Facility (WORCESTER, MA) —
- BLAIRE HOUSE OF TEWKSBURY (TEWKSBURY, MA) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-06-12 | F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0551 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0582 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | K | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0603 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | H | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | H | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | H | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | H | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0661 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0711 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0712 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0727 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0732 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | C | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0740 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | K | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0741 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | K | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0744 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0835 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0838 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0847 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0848 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0865 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0881 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0941 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0942 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0943 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0944 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0945 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0946 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-16 | F0949 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0577 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | C | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0622 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0625 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0640 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0661 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0885 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0551 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0604 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0679 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0808 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0838 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0885 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0886 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2021-04-02 | F0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |