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
1 of 5 overall
Fall River Jewish Home in Fall River, MA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star staffing rating and 2-star health inspection rating; reported nurse staffing is 2.90 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. It has the lowest overall rating flag and $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.8984 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 2.8984.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.35
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80
- Nurse aides
- 1.75
- Weekend nursing
- 2.71
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
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%17.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.7%7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.1%3.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.1%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.6%3.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.7%17.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16%7.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
58.5%45%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
93%97.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.8%97.9%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
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of AZURE HEALTHCARE · 6 homes · 1.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 62.7 residents on an average day (101% 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.