The Oaks
4525 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 · (508) 542-7069
For profit - Limited Liability company · 122 certified beds
The Oaks has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 2 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 10, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 10, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 10, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
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 | 3.66 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.7% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 122 |
| Average residents per day | 114.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Sacred Heart Nursing Home New Bedford · ★★★★★ 5 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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