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Sacred Heart Nursing Home

359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(508) 996-6751

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,950

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,766
  • Average State Price: $5,981
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Sacred Heart Nursing Home Description

    Sacred Heart Nursing Home is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in New Bedford, 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 7.1 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 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

    7.1
    Sacred Heart Nursing Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 18 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 8 communities in New Bedford
  • Ranking in State: 455 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Care B



    Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers express gratitude for the exceptional care and treatment their loved ones receive, likening the staff to a second family.
    • Staff across various departments (social workers, nurses, CNAs, physical therapy, activities, food service, housekeeping) are praised for their professionalism, kindness, and excellent communication.
    • Several personal stories highlight the staff's dedication, including attending residents' funerals and providing support to families during hospice care.
    • Activities and the overall care provided are highly appreciated, contributing to the happiness and well-being of the residents.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reviews criticize the professionalism and behavior of certain staff members, describing them as rude, unprofessional, and lacking empathy.
    • Concerns are raised about patient safety and privacy, with one reviewer mentioning inappropriate interactions between residents.
    • Discrimination and disrespectful treatment by supervisors and nurses are mentioned, suggesting a need for improvement in staff behavior and management.
    • A few reviewers strongly advise against choosing this facility for loved ones, citing poor experiences and care.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While many reviews praise the care and environment, others highlight significant areas of concern, suggesting experiences can vary greatly.
    • The facility is described as not being the most modern, but the dedication and care of the staff are frequently highlighted as compensating factors.


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


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 1, 1990
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 217
    Total current residents: 120
    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: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    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

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-31 2023-05-05 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.
    2023-03-31 2023-05-05 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.
    2023-03-31 2023-05-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2023-03-31 2023-05-05 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    2023-03-31 2023-05-05 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2023-03-31 2023-05-05 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2023-03-31 2023-05-05 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2022-01-05 2022-01-26 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-10-30 2019-12-12 G Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-10-30 2019-12-12 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
    2019-10-30 2019-12-12 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.
    2019-10-30 2019-12-12 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.
    2019-10-30 2019-12-12 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    2019-10-30 2019-12-12 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.
    2019-10-30 2019-12-12 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-10-30 2019-12-12 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2019-10-30 2019-12-12 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    2019-10-30 2019-12-12 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-10-30 2019-12-12 D Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    2020-12-10 2020-12-31 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-11-21 2019-01-01 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.
    2018-11-21 2019-01-01 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    2018-11-21 2019-01-01 D 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.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-10-30 $8,957

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is New Bedford which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 94,958 (large town).
    • The average income is $45,227, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 34
      • Average Temperature: 53.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 133 days of rain, 28 days of snow and 203 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 38.6 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 4.41% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 20.03% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 9% Black or African-American, 19% Hispanic or Latino, and 68% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.12 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.55 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.51 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.4 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

    Market Basket
    0.9 miles away
    Save-A-Lot
    1.1 miles away
    Shaw's
    1.6 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    2.2 miles away
    Walmart
    2.4 miles away

    Transportation

    Seastreak Ferry Terminal
    1.2 miles away
    Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
    1.2 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Mill St. Stop
    0.7 miles away
    Bedford towers stop
    0.8 miles away
    Kempton St. Stop
    0.8 miles away
    New Bedford Terminal
    0.9 miles away
    Shaws Stop NB-9 / NB10
    1.6 miles away

    Banks

    New Bedford Credit Union
    0.7 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.9 miles away
    Santander
    1.0 miles away
    Bank Five
    2.0 miles away
    St. Anne's Credit Union
    11.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Luke's Hospital
    1.4 miles away
    Vibra Hospital of Southern Massachusetts
    6.3 miles away
    Charlton Memorial Hospital
    11.6 miles away
    Corrigan Mental Health Center
    11.7 miles away
    Saint Anne's Hospital
    12.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    CVS
    1.4 miles away
    Rite Aid
    16.8 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    18.3 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    18.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Souza Family Orthodontics
    2.6 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    11.8 miles away

    Parks

    Clasky/Common Park
    0.3 miles away
    Central New Bedford Historic District
    0.4 miles away
    Belleville Ave Playground
    0.7 miles away
    Peter Francisco Square
    0.7 miles away
    New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Boundary
    0.8 miles away

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    Shopping

    Dartmouth Mall
    2.8 miles away
    Swansea Mall
    16.3 miles away

    Culture

    Dartmouth Cultural Center
    4.1 miles away
    Dedee Shattuck Gallery
    9.5 miles away
    Narrows Center for the Arts
    12.4 miles away
    Arch Ceramics Gallery
    14.1 miles away
    Local Colors Gallery
    16.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    dNB Burgers
    1.0 miles away
    No Problemo
    1.0 miles away
    Carmine's at Candleworks
    1.0 miles away
    Brick Pizzeria Napoletana
    1.0 miles away
    Cork
    1.1 miles away

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