Catholic Memorial Home
2446 Highland Avenue · Fall River, MA · 02720 · 5086790011
300 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Diocesan Health Facilities
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $10,358 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $94,419 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 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 November 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
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 May 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · H March 26, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · H March 26, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · H March 26, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2024
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 April 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 19, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 19, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2022
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 19, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 19, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 19, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 19, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2022
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected August 19, 2022 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 14, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| March 26, 2024 | Fine | $84,061 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225448 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.