Last Updated: October 2026
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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

B-
Grade
49
Score
CMS Ratings
5.9/22
Staffing Quality
9.3/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
6.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate89.4%
176
Total Beds
157
Occupied
19
Available

Basic Information

Address:

1748 HIGHLAND AVENUE

FALL RIVER, MA 02720

Number of Beds:

176

Estimated Occupancy:

89% (~19 available)

Chain:

NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:1/5 Stars
Health Inspection:1/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:2/5 Stars
Quality Measures:2/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

225723

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

0.51

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

3.42

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.51hLPN: 0.82hAide: 2.08h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Average

This Facility

49.7%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 57.7%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Total Deficiencies

172

Inspections

11

High

44

Mar 31, 2025 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

High - Widespread PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025From Complaint

Feb 27, 2025 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

High - Widespread PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025From Complaint

Feb 5, 2025 - Health Survey

50 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0712

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
High - Widespread PatternTag F0740

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
High - Widespread PatternTag F0745

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0838

Administration Deficiencies

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: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0847

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0868

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0676

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0687

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
High - Widespread PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
High - Widespread PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
High - Widespread PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Low - IsolatedTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Low - IsolatedTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0676

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0687

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0712

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
High - Widespread PatternTag F0740

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
High - Widespread PatternTag F0745

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0838

Administration Deficiencies

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: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0847

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0868

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
High - Widespread PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
High - Widespread PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
High - Widespread PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Low - IsolatedTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Low - IsolatedTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025

Dec 12, 2024 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Dec 13, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Dec 13, 2024From Complaint

May 23, 2024 - Health Survey

32 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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: Jul 3, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0849

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected: Jul 3, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Jul 3, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Jul 3, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0849

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected: Jul 3, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
High - Widespread PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
High - Widespread PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
High - Widespread PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Jul 3, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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: Jul 3, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
High - Widespread PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
High - Widespread PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
High - Widespread PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Jul 3, 2024

May 14, 2024 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: May 17, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: May 17, 2024From Complaint

Apr 9, 2024 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: May 3, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0568

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected: May 3, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: May 3, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0568

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected: May 3, 2024From Complaint

Feb 27, 2024 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

High - Widespread PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Feb 28, 2024From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Feb 28, 2024From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Feb 28, 2024From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Feb 28, 2024From Complaint

Apr 14, 2023 - Health Survey

66 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0583

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
Low - IsolatedTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Jun 1, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: May 31, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Jun 2, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected: Jun 2, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0711

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0712

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0745

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0849

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0885

Infection Control Deficiencies

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0888

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0909

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0888

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0849

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0885

Infection Control Deficiencies

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0909

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0583

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
Low - IsolatedTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Jun 1, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: May 31, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Jun 2, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected: Jun 2, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0711

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0712

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0745

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected: May 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: May 21, 2023
High - Widespread PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: May 19, 2023

Feb 6, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0551

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0551

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2023From Complaint

Oct 25, 2022 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

High - Widespread PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Oct 26, 2022From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Oct 26, 2022From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Oct 26, 2022From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Oct 26, 2022From Complaint

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

4 penalties in the past 3 years

Total fines: $385,062

FineMarch 31, 2025

$14,905

Data processed: August 1, 2026

FineFebruary 5, 2025

$197,905

Data processed: August 1, 2026

FineMay 14, 2024

$157,160

Data processed: August 1, 2026

FineFebruary 27, 2024

$15,092

Data processed: August 1, 2026

About Penalties: This data comes from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and shows fines and payment denials issued for health and safety violations. Penalties indicate serious deficiencies that required enforcement action.

Key Highlights

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Beds Available
Approximately 19 beds potentially available
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Part of Healthcare Chain
NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for FALL RIVER HEALTHCARE?

FALL RIVER HEALTHCARE has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

FALL RIVER HEALTHCARE has 176 certified beds. The facility averages 157 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 89%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - limited liability company owned. It is part of the NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE network.

How can I contact FALL RIVER HEALTHCARE?

You can call FALL RIVER HEALTHCARE at (508)730-1070. The facility is located at 1748 HIGHLAND AVENUE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

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