The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ALDEN COURT NURSING CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
FAIRHAVEN, MA · Medicare-certified · 142 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and staffing above the federal benchmark (4.24 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has 3-star staffing and quality measures ratings, $209,335 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2444 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 11, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $209,335recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2444.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.05
- Nurse aides
- 2.68
- Weekend nursing
- 3.65
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10%13.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.1%5.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.6%1.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%2.1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4%5.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.9%23.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.4%23.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.3%14.1%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%0.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0.8%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.4%26.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.7%90.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—60.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.8%52.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide care or services that were trauma-informed and culturally competent. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 699 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $209,335 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $209,335 in total fines.
- $209,335
Federal fine
Aug 5, 2026
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2025
Now operated by Southcoast Long-term Care Services, INC., previously Gordon Operating Company LLC.
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 132.1 residents on an average day (93% of 142 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.