The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center
Registered name: SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER
FALL RIVER, MA · Medicare-certified · 183 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center in Fall River, MA has an overall 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings but 4-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.43 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection areas cited included accident prevention/supervision, resident/family group rights, and meeting professional standards of care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4295 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4295.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.65
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73
- Nurse aides
- 2.04
- Weekend nursing
- 3.08
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 32%
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
17.2%17.3%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%1.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%0.7%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.8%6.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.8%12.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.7%15.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.1%21.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.5%29.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.6%5.3%Worsening
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
—71.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.1%93.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—69.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.2%80.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure the resident and doctor met face-to-face at all required visits. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 712 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $151,920 in total fines.
- $151,920
Federal fine
Sep 18, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 1, 2022
Now operated by Sarah S Brayton Snf Operations Bhc, previously Revolution at Sarah Brayton Place LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of BEST CARE SERVICES · 10 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 166.4 residents on an average day (91% of 183 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 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.