Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center
184 Main Street · Fairhaven, MA · 02719 · 5089973193
107 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Royal Health Group
- 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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,648 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 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 January 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G September 27, 2023 · 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 September 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2021
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 27, 2023 | Fine | $8,648 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225117 · certified since November 1, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.