Brandon Woods Of Dartmouth
South Dartmouth, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225233) · 118 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $31,190
Phone: (508) 997-7787 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brandon Woods Of Dartmouth has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Brandon Woods Of Dartmouth reports total nurse staffing of 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.6%.
Brandon Woods Of Dartmouth has 3 federal fines on record totaling $31,190.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Brandon Woods Of Dartmouth is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in South Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, first approved for certification on July 1, 1975. The facility is certified for 118 beds and reports an average daily census of 103 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Elder Services chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brandon Woods Of Dartmouth holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.86 per resident per day, including 0.49 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. The facility's reported nursing staff turnover rate is 49.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $31,190.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brandon Woods Of Dartmouth has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day, with 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 49.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $31,190.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 118 beds with an average daily census of 103 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Elder Services chain, which has 6 facilities averaging a 2.2 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 1, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5089977787 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour-specific guidance; contact the facility at 5089977787 to arrange a visit and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225233?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.