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Catholic Memorial Home

2446 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,245

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,412
  • Average State Price: $5,981
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Catholic Memorial Home Description

    Catholic Memorial Home is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.4 miles outside the town of Somerset, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.3
    Catholic Memorial Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 38 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 8 communities in Fall River
  • Ranking in State: 296 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reviews describe the facility as a poor choice for loved ones, citing incompetent nursing staff, disrespectful and lazy CNAs, and a lack of supervision leading to unreported falls.
    • Complaints include total incompetence, with some reviewers choosing to remove their loved ones from the facility.
    • One review highlights a toxic work environment, poor patient care towards the end of shifts, and substandard food quality.
    • Concerns about neglect, especially for residents in hospice care, with reports of inadequate medication availability and poor mouth care leading to discomfort and pain.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some reviews praise the facility, particularly Catholic Memorial, for its care, professionalism, and attention to residents. Specific staff members and departments, such as the recreation department, are mentioned positively.
    • Family members of residents express gratitude for the compassionate and professional treatment their loved ones receive, highlighting good food and effective management of health conditions.
    • Appreciation is shown for the admission team and staff on specific units, making residents feel at peace and at home.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some staff members are commended for their good treatment of residents, there are reports of a decline in care quality as residents' health deteriorates, with some staff lacking compassion.


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    Health

    Skilled Care

    Rehabilitation

    Alzheimer's Care

    Pain Management

    Palliative Care & Hospice

    Respite Care



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 1, 1990
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 300
    Total current residents: 211
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 4
    Total cost of fines: $27954


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-07-07 2022-07-13 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-10-10 2019-11-24 D Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 F Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Administration Deficiencies Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 D Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2022-06-29 2022-08-19 E Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    2021-12-16 2022-01-07 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-04-28 2022-04-27 G Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-04-28 2022-04-27 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-08-27 2019-11-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-08-27 2019-11-02 C Resident Rights Deficiencies Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
    2019-08-27 2019-11-02 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2019-08-27 2019-11-02 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2019-08-27 2019-11-02 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
    2019-08-27 2019-11-02 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-12-09 2021-01-20 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-22 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-22 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-17 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-17 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-17 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-17 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-22 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-22 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-17 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-22 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-22 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-17 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-17 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-17 D Administration Deficiencies Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    2018-07-31 2018-08-23 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-07-31 $16,595
    2019-06-24 $7,036
    2021-12-16 $9,750
    2022-01-17 $658
    2022-04-28 $7,796
    2022-04-28 $23,988
    2022-06-29 $9,750

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Somerset which is 2.4 miles away and has a population of 18,165 (small town).
    • The average income is $53,446, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 33
      • Average Temperature: 54.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 134 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 202 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 39.3 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 4.67% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 16.64% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 6% Black or African-American, 9% Hispanic or Latino, and 80% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.62 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.09 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.98 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.15 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.49 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 169.0, Moderate Days 12.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Daou Market
    1.5 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    2.2 miles away
    Chaves Market
    3.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    3.4 miles away
    Market Basket
    4.6 miles away

    Transportation

    Freetown (under construction)
    3.2 miles away
    Providence - Newport Ferry Dock
    9.0 miles away
    Prudence Island Ferry
    9.0 miles away
    Newport Beach Club
    10.3 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Railroad and Somerset
    8.8 miles away
    South and Railroad
    8.9 miles away
    Railroad Avenue and Warner Blvd.
    9.0 miles away
    Somerset and South
    9.0 miles away
    UMassD Flags stop
    9.5 miles away

    Banks

    Bank 5
    1.5 miles away
    St. Anne's Credit Union
    1.6 miles away
    Bank of America
    2.4 miles away
    Santander Bank
    4.6 miles away
    Navigant Credit Union
    8.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Charlton Memorial Hospital
    1.8 miles away
    Corrigan Mental Health Center
    2.1 miles away
    Saint Anne's Hospital
    3.4 miles away
    Vibra Hospital of Southern Massachusetts
    9.4 miles away
    Morton Hospital
    11.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    5.6 miles away
    Walgreens
    7.6 miles away
    Rite Aid
    11.5 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    12.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    14.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    4.6 miles away
    Souza Family Orthodontics
    10.0 miles away
    Periodontics Inc.
    14.9 miles away
    Kenneth Rudman
    17.1 miles away
    John S. Kacewicz, DMD & Michael J Kacewicz, DMD
    17.9 miles away

    Parks

    Blackledge
    0.9 miles away
    Chace Preserve
    1.0 miles away
    Buffington Park
    1.3 miles away
    North Park
    1.4 miles away
    Somerset
    1.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Cushman Union Church
    18.3 miles away

    Shopping

    Swansea Mall
    4.8 miles away
    Dartmouth Mall
    9.4 miles away
    The Arcade
    15.8 miles away
    Providence Place Mall
    16.1 miles away
    Garden City Center
    17.1 miles away

    Culture

    Narrows Center for the Arts
    2.8 miles away
    Dedee Shattuck Gallery
    11.0 miles away
    Arch Ceramics Gallery
    11.7 miles away
    Dartmouth Cultural Center
    13.8 miles away
    Comedy Connection
    14.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Papa Gino's
    1.5 miles away
    New York Bagel Co.
    1.5 miles away
    Magoni's Ferry Landing
    1.7 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    1.7 miles away
    Al Mac's Diner
    1.9 miles away

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