DBelow average · score 33/100 · #261 of 340 in Massachusetts
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford
397 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 · 135 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Massachusetts
13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 126)bottom quarter
$528,970 in fines in 3 years
Why Brandon Woods Of New Bedford is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Massachusetts nursing homes in the same size band (large, 135 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford at a Glance
D
33/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.35 h.
89<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 126.
6<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
18<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $528,970 fines, 0 denials.
0<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Massachusetts, large facilities · CMS record 225264 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address397 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone5089979396
CountyBristol
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds135
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityYes — CMS oversight programme
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.