Sarah S Brayton Center
Fall River, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225589) · 183 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $151,920
Phone: (508) 675-1001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sarah S Brayton Center in Fall River, MA has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sarah S Brayton Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Sarah S Brayton Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $151,920.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sarah S Brayton Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, with 183 certified beds and an average daily census of 166.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since August 11, 1993. It is part of the Best Care Services chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sarah S Brayton Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $151,920.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sarah S Brayton Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.43 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 38.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $151,920.00 and 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?
It has 183 certified beds with an average daily census of 166.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Best Care Services chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 11, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5086751001 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 5086751001 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225589?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.