Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford
200 Hawthorn Street · New Bedford, MA · 02740 · 5089979314
80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Vantage Care
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Red flags
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,318 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 March 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024 · 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 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 24, 2024 | Fine | $9,318 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225481 · 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.