Care One at New Bedford
221 Fitzgerald Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 · (508) 996-4600
For profit - Limited Liability company · 154 certified beds
Care One at New Bedford has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 7 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 August 5, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 5, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 5, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 5, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 5, 2025 · F0656 · 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.August 5, 2025 · F0658 · 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.August 5, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.August 5, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- 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.February 3, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 3, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.60 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.72 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.61 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.28 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.9% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 154 |
| Average residents per day | 142.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Sacred Heart Nursing Home New Bedford · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Oaks New Bedford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hathaway Manor Extended Care New Bedford · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford New Bedford · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Brandon Woods of New Bedford New Bedford · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Care One at New Bedford on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.