Catholic Memorial Home
2446 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720 · (508) 679-0011
Non profit - Church related · 300 certified beds
Catholic Memorial Home has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 8 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $94,419 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 17, 2025 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 17, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 17, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.April 17, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 17, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 17, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.April 17, 2025 · F0810 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 17, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 17, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 14, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 14, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,358October 14, 2025
- Fine of $84,061March 26, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.28 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.69 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.6% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 300 |
| Average residents per day | 208.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mill Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Fall River · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Sarah S Brayton Center Fall River · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Fall River Jewish Home Fall River · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Fall River · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Fall River Healthcare Fall River · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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