D

Catholic Memorial Home

2446 HIGHLAND AVENUE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Score: 50 / 100

Catholic Memorial Home faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 50/100. The facility ranks in the 45th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Catholic Memorial Home is near the national average, with 4.14 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 42 deficiencies at Catholic Memorial Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.14 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.94 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.60 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.86 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.45 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

42
Total Deficiencies
Oct 13, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 42 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity G
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Oct 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 5.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 24.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $84,061

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 50 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -8 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
300
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10