Brandon Woods Of New Bedford
New Bedford, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225264) · 135 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $528,970
Phone: (508) 997-9396 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford reports total nurse staffing of about 4.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 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 New Bedford has 2 federal fines on record totaling $528,970.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program due to a history of persistent poor quality of care.
About this facility
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The facility is certified for 135 beds and reports an average of 102.0 residents per day. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since August 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Brandon Woods Of New Bedford holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reports total nurse hours of 4.34935 per resident per day, including 0.36139 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $528,970.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality of care that are subject to increased CMS oversight and more frequent inspections. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford is part of the Elder Services chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months per CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
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 New Bedford has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.34935 hours per resident per day, including 0.36139 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 49.6% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $528,970.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, but it has been designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent poor quality of care and increased oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 135 beds and reports an average daily census of 102.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Elder Services chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: health inspections (1 star here), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and an overall composite rating (1 star) that combines these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5089979396 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour information; contact the facility at 5089979396 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings, inspection reports, and penalty history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225264?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.