The Grove At Carvalho
Fall River, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225453) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 7 totaling $39,082
Phone: (781) 831-3966 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Grove At Carvalho has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
The Grove At Carvalho reports total nurse staffing of about 3.42 hours per resident per day, including about 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in this dataset.
The Grove At Carvalho has 7 federal fines on record totaling $39,082.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The Grove At Carvalho is a for-profit, corporately owned nursing home in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1990. It is licensed for 112 beds and reports an average of 79.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Grove At Carvalho holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.42, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.42. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this dataset.
On penalties, CMS records show 7 fines totaling $39,082.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the provided data for this listing.
No chain affiliation or ownership-change information was supplied beyond the note that ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, meaning current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Grove At Carvalho has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
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 about 3.42 hours per resident per day, with about 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 7 fines totaling $39,082.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Grove At Carvalho is certified for 112 beds and reports an average of 79.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-to-5 star scale, which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information isn't in the provided data; contact the facility at 7818313966 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't in the provided data; contact the facility at 7818313966 to arrange a tour and ask about specific care needs.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings, inspections, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225453?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.