The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth
SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA · Medicare-certified · 118 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth in South Dartmouth, MA has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings and 3-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $21,691 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8633 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $21,691recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8633.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.49
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.04
- Nurse aides
- 2.34
- Weekend nursing
- 3.44
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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
16.9%25.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.7%6.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%5.9%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%3.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.7%10.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.1%23.3%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.9%16.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.4%22.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%0.9%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.6%15.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
19.7%9.2%Improving
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
—99%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%93.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.9%66.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited August 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,358 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,935 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,333 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $31,009 in total fines.
- $10,358
Federal fine
Nov 12, 2025
- $11,333
Federal fine
Aug 27, 2024
- $9,318
Federal fine
Apr 30, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ELDER SERVICES · 6 homes · 2.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 103 residents on an average day (87% of 118 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 51 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.