The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2023 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: H
Nursing home report
FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME
FALL RIVER, MA · Medicare-certified · 62 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Fall River Jewish Home in Fall River, MA has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and 3.03 reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It has no fines in the last 24 months, but it is flagged for the lowest overall rating and recent inspection concerns included pressure ulcer care, abuse prevention, and timely notification of residents and families.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0291 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0291.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.43
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81
- Nurse aides
- 1.79
- Weekend nursing
- 2.88
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
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
10%13.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.4%9.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.9%3.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.1%7.4%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.7%24.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.9%19.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
32.6%28.9%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
—88.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.5%99%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $52,702 in total fines.
- $52,702
Federal fine
Mar 20, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2022
Now operated by Oc Jewish Home Center LLC, previously Fall River Jewish Home. INC..
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of AZURE HEALTHCARE · 6 homes · 1.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 61.2 residents on an average day (99% of 62 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.