Sacred Heart Nursing Home
359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 · (508) 996-6751
Non profit - Other · 217 certified beds
Sacred Heart Nursing Home has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 3 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 13, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 13, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 13, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 13, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.April 16, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 16, 2024 · F0607 · 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 | 3.86 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.40 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.3% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 217 |
| Average residents per day | 125.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Oaks New Bedford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Care One at New Bedford New Bedford · ★★★★★ 3 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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