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Brandon Woods Of New Bedford

397 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,935

Price Comparison

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


  • Brandon Woods Of New Bedford Description

    Brandon Woods Of New Bedford 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 7.8 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 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

    7.8
    Brandon Woods Of New Bedford
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 20 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 8 communities in New Bedford
  • Ranking in State: 369 out of 664 communities in MA


  • Review Summary

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

    Review Summary:

    • There are mixed reviews about the work environment, with some staff expressing dissatisfaction with treatment by office staff and pay issues, while others praise the supportive management and educational opportunities.
    • Several reviews from family members of residents highlight concerns about care quality, including unreported injuries, lack of communication, and staff responsiveness during night hours.
    • Conversely, some family members have shared positive experiences, noting improvements in their loved ones' conditions, the special care unit for Alzheimer's, and the overall cleanliness and happiness of residents.
    • The activities department received commendations for keeping residents entertained and facilitating family visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • However, there are serious concerns raised about safety and compliance, with one review mentioning a significant number of violations in a recent inspection report and a substantial fine.


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    Health

    Short-Stay & Long Term Living Rehabilitation

    The Memory Care Specialty Unit

    Short Stay Rehabilitation

    24 Hour Nursing Care

    Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy

    Hospice Care


    Services

    Brandon Woods Private Home Care


    Activities

    Bingo

    Wii


    Community Amenities

    Garden

    Lobby


    Transportation

    Senior Transportation Services

    Transportation Services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 1, 1980
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 135
    Total current residents: 108
    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: 4
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $22120


    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 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
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop a communication plan.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide emergency officials' contact information.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 E Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-04-12 2021-05-27 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop a communication plan.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 E Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-06-18 2019-08-02 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2018-01-29 2018-02-14 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2018-01-29 2018-02-23 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2018-01-29 2018-02-05 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-01-29 2018-02-14 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 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.
    2021-04-02 2021-07-05 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.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 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.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 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.
    2021-04-02 2021-07-05 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.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 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.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 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.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 F Administration Deficiencies Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
    2021-04-02 2021-07-05 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-04-02 2021-07-05 E Infection Control Deficiencies Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
    2021-04-02 2021-06-06 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-17 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.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-17 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.
    2021-08-04 2021-09-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2019-06-03 2019-07-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    2019-06-03 2019-07-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    2019-06-03 2019-07-18 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.
    2019-06-03 2019-07-18 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.
    2019-06-03 2019-07-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-06-03 2019-07-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2019-06-03 2019-07-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-06-03 2019-07-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2019-06-03 2019-07-18 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.
    2019-06-03 2019-07-18 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.
    2019-06-03 2019-07-18 E Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2021-07-08 2021-07-20 F Infection Control Deficiencies Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    2021-07-08 2021-07-20 E Infection Control Deficiencies Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
    2021-05-05 2021-06-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2021-05-05 2021-06-28 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-05-05 2021-06-28 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.
    2020-08-18 2020-09-09 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2018-02-06 2018-03-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2018-02-06 2018-03-06 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    2018-02-06 2018-03-06 C Resident Rights Deficiencies Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
    2018-02-06 2018-03-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
    2018-02-06 2018-03-06 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2018-02-06 2018-03-06 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-10-03 $5,303
    2019-10-31 $7,296
    2021-04-02 $6,962
    2021-04-02 $10,710
    2021-06-28 $650
    2021-11-05 $14,508

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2021-04-02 3

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is New Bedford which is 0.4 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

    Stop & Shop
    1.0 miles away
    Shaw's
    1.7 miles away
    Market Basket
    1.9 miles away
    Save-A-Lot
    2.3 miles away
    Walmart
    2.3 miles away

    Transportation

    Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
    0.5 miles away
    Seastreak Ferry Terminal
    0.6 miles away

    Bus Stations

    New Bedford Terminal
    0.4 miles away
    Bedford towers stop
    0.5 miles away
    Kempton St. Stop
    0.5 miles away
    Mill St. Stop
    0.5 miles away
    Shaws Stop NB-9 / NB10
    1.7 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    0.4 miles away
    New Bedford Credit Union
    0.7 miles away
    Santander
    1.6 miles away
    Bank Five
    2.0 miles away
    St. Anne's Credit Union
    11.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Luke's Hospital
    0.4 miles away
    Vibra Hospital of Southern Massachusetts
    7.6 miles away
    Charlton Memorial Hospital
    12.3 miles away
    Corrigan Mental Health Center
    12.4 miles away
    Saint Anne's Hospital
    12.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.4 miles away
    CVS
    1.5 miles away
    Rite Aid
    16.9 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    17.7 miles away
    Shaw's
    18.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Souza Family Orthodontics
    2.8 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    12.2 miles away

    Parks

    Rotch- Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
    0.0 miles away
    Baby Kenny's Tot Lot
    0.2 miles away
    Montes Park
    0.3 miles away
    Thomas D. Lopes Park
    0.3 miles away
    New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Boundary
    0.3 miles away

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    Shopping

    Dartmouth Mall
    3.1 miles away
    Swansea Mall
    17.1 miles away

    Culture

    Dartmouth Cultural Center
    3.0 miles away
    Dedee Shattuck Gallery
    9.2 miles away
    Narrows Center for the Arts
    13.1 miles away
    Arch Ceramics Gallery
    13.9 miles away
    Local Colors Gallery
    15.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Brick Pizzeria Napoletana
    0.3 miles away
    No Problemo
    0.4 miles away
    Knuckle Heads
    0.5 miles away
    Cork
    0.5 miles away
    Carmine's at Candleworks
    0.5 miles away

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