Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford
200 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 · (774) 319-2868
For profit - Limited Liability company · 80 certified beds
Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 11 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $9,318 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 20, 2026 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.February 20, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 20, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 20, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 20, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 20, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.February 20, 2026 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedFebruary 20, 2026 · F0655 · 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.February 20, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.February 20, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.February 20, 2026 · F0805 · 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 5 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 11, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 11, 2025 · F0880 · 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.December 2, 2024 · F0842 · 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.September 24, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 24, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,318April 24, 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 | 2.45 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.65 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.41 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 69.8% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 67.9 |
| 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
- Care One at New Bedford New Bedford · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Hathaway Manor Extended Care New Bedford · ★★★★★ 2 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 Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.