Brandon Woods of Dartmouth
567 Dartmouth Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748 · (508) 997-7787
For profit - Corporation · 118 certified beds
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 5 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $31,190 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 21, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.April 21, 2026 · F0761 · 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.April 21, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 21, 2026 · F0580 · 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.April 21, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 21, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 13 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 25, 2026 · F0689 · 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.March 25, 2026 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 12, 2025 · F0684 · 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.November 12, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: 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.September 4, 2025 · F0580 · 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.January 14, 2025 · F0656 · 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.January 14, 2025 · F0689 · 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.January 14, 2025 · F0805 · 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.October 17, 2024 · F0689 · 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.August 27, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 27, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.August 27, 2024 · F0727 · 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.April 30, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,539November 12, 2025
- Fine of $11,333August 27, 2024
- Fine of $9,318April 30, 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 | 3.86 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.04 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.34 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 49.6% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 118 |
| Average residents per day | 103 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Life Care Center Of Attleboro Attleboro · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Garden Place Healthcare Attleboro · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center Fairhaven · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven Inc Fairhaven · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mill Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Fall River · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Brandon Woods of Dartmouth on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.