C

CARE ONE AT NEW BEDFORD

221 FITZGERALD DRIVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745
Score: 64 / 100

Care One At New Bedford is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 64/100. Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Care One At New Bedford is near the national average, with 3.91 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 30 deficiencies at Care One At New Bedford. 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 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.91 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.78 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.38 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.41 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.44 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

30
Total Deficiencies
Aug 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 28 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0686 Severity E
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 6.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.1% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 13.8% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 31.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 31.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 64 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
154
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7