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
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars. ALDEN COURT NURSING CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER in Fairhaven, MA has a solid overall record with 4-star health inspections, 3-star staffing and quality measures, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.24 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day).
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2444 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 11, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
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
- 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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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.