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Royal Of Fairhaven Nursing Center

Fairhaven, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225117) · 107 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 3.04★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,648
Phone: (508) 997-3193 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Royal Of Fairhaven Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.

CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for Royal Of Fairhaven Nursing Center in the available data, nor has nursing staff turnover been reported. The facility's CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.

Royal Of Fairhaven Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,648.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available CMS data for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Royal Of Fairhaven Nu… Royal Of Fairhaven Nu…: 2★ 2★ MA average MA average: 3.04★ 3.04★ Royal Health Group chain avg Royal Health Group chain avg: 3.1★ 3.1★

About this facility

Royal Of Fairhaven Nursing Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The facility is certified for 107 beds and reports an average of 73.0 residents. It has been certified since November 1970. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company, and the facility is part of Royal Health Group, a chain of 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.1 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, Royal Of Fairhaven Nursing Center 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 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star. CMS has not published nurse staffing hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.

On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,648.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the data provided for this facility.

Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection record and current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. Data reflects the CMS Care Compare dataset as provided.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Royal Of Fairhaven Nursing Center 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?

It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident per day or turnover figures for this facility; its overall staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,648.00 and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided shows no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 107 beds with an average of 73.0 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of Royal Health Group, a chain of 12 facilities averaging 3.1 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since November 1, 1970.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 3, 1, and 2 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 5089973193 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5089973193 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225117?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.