B

OAKS, THE

4525 ACUSHNET AVENUE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745
Score: 80 / 100

Oaks, The earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 80/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this New Bedford facility ranks in the 80th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes.

Staffing at Oaks, The is near the national average, with 3.90 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Oaks, The. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.90 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.04 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.28 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.50 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.28 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Dec 11, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 15 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0756 Severity E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Dec 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity E
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Dec 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 11, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Dec 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0908 Severity E
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Sep 11, 2023 · Environmental Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.8% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.1% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 7.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 31.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 80 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
122
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4