Sarah S Brayton Center
4901 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720 · (508) 675-1001
For profit - Limited Liability company · 183 certified beds
Sarah S Brayton Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 9 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $151,920 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 February 20, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.February 20, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 20, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.February 20, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.February 20, 2026 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.February 20, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 20, 2026 · F0550 · 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.February 20, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.February 20, 2026 · F0698 · 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.February 20, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.December 5, 2023 · F0553 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.December 5, 2023 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 5, 2023 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $151,920September 18, 2023
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 | 3.43 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.74 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.7% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 183 |
| Average residents per day | 166.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- 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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