Brandon Woods Of New Bedford

Brandon Woods Of New Bedford

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Special Focus Facility: CMS has identified this facility as having a history of serious quality issues.
Abuse icon: CMS has cited this facility for abuse in the past two reporting cycles.
Address

397 County Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740

Phone

+1 508-997-9396

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Brandon Woods Of New Bedford Quality & Safety Report

Poor

Inspections: 1★ (50%) Staffing: 3★ (25%) Quality: 3★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$464,490 fines 46 health deficiencies Abuse citation Special Focus Facility

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
46 above national median
Total federal penalties
$464,490
Special Focus Facility
CMS has identified this facility as having a sustained record of serious quality issues. SFF facilities are inspected twice as often as standard facilities.
Abuse citation
CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.48 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.57 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.96 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.72 hrs
Physical therapy
0.05 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.

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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
135 certified beds · ~101 avg residents/day (75% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Brandon Woods of New Bedford is a for-profit, 135-bed skilled nursing facility located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The facility currently holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 1-star health inspection rating and 3-star ratings for both staffing and quality measures. Ownership is held by an individual entity.

Location

397 County Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, New Bedford, MA

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Brandon Woods Of New Bedford?
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How did Brandon Woods Of New Bedford score on health inspections?
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Brandon Woods Of New Bedford?
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Brandon Woods Of New Bedford have?
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford has 135 certified beds.
Does Brandon Woods Of New Bedford accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Brandon Woods Of New Bedford accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Brandon Woods Of New Bedford located?
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford is located at 397 County Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, New Bedford, Massachusetts.
How can I contact Brandon Woods Of New Bedford?
You can reach Brandon Woods Of New Bedford by phone at +1 508-997-9396.

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Where this data comes from

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