Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit
Bradford, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225783) · 20 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (978) 372-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit reports total nurse staffing of about 7.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.1%.
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 11, 2016. The facility is certified for 20 beds and reports an average of 16.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Whittier Bradford holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars. These four ratings together make up CMS's overall star score, with health inspections weighted most heavily.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 7.18 per resident per day, including 1.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been issued. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been noted for this listing. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail beyond what is summarized here. This profile reflects the 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?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above 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?
Total nurse staffing is about 7.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.83 RN hours, with nursing turnover reported at 64.1% and a staffing star rating of 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available 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?
It is certified for 20 beds and reports an average of 16.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 11, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (5 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 978-372-8000 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility directly at 978-372-8000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225783?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.