The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD
NEW BEDFORD, MA · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, the lowest overall rating flag, and 1 out of 5 for staffing; reported nurse staffing is 2.45 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. Health inspection is 2 out of 5, quality measures are 3 out of 5, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.4532 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.4532.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.39
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65
- Nurse aides
- 1.41
- Weekend nursing
- 1.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 70%
Registered nurse turnover: 73%
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
19.4%18.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.5%3.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%1.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.6%3.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.3%10.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.5%5.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.6%7.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.6%21.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%2.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.5%19.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.1%15.9%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
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.2%98.1%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—49.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80.4%82.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — 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 11 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 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 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 · $9,318 in total fines.
- $9,318
Federal fine
Apr 24, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 3, 2024
Now operated by Vantage at New Bedford LLC, previously New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home INC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of VANTAGE CARE · 9 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67.9 residents on an average day (85% of 80 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.