Brandon Woods of Dartmouth
567 Dartmouth Street · South Dartmouth, MA · 02748 · 5089977787
118 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Elder Services
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $21,691 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $31,009 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B February 19, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G April 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 20, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 12, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| August 27, 2024 | Fine | $11,333 |
| April 30, 2024 | Fine | $9,318 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225233 · certified since July 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.