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Sacred Heart Nursing Home
359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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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.
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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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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
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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 awaySave-A-Lot
1.1 miles awayShaw's
1.6 miles awayStop & Shop
2.2 miles awayWalmart
2.4 miles awayTransportation
Seastreak Ferry Terminal
1.2 miles awayCuttyhunk Ferry Company
1.2 miles awayBus Stations
Mill St. Stop
0.7 miles awayBedford towers stop
0.8 miles awayKempton St. Stop
0.8 miles awayNew Bedford Terminal
0.9 miles awayShaws Stop NB-9 / NB10
1.6 miles awayBanks
New Bedford Credit Union
0.7 miles awayBank of America
0.9 miles awaySantander
1.0 miles awayBank Five
2.0 miles awaySt. Anne's Credit Union
11.0 miles awayHospitals
Saint Luke's Hospital
1.4 miles awayVibra Hospital of Southern Massachusetts
6.3 miles awayCharlton Memorial Hospital
11.6 miles awayCorrigan Mental Health Center
11.7 miles awaySaint Anne's Hospital
12.2 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.3 miles awayCVS
1.4 miles awayRite Aid
16.8 miles awayStop & Shop
18.3 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
18.4 miles awayDentists
Souza Family Orthodontics
2.6 miles awayAspen Dental
11.8 miles awayParks
Clasky/Common Park
0.3 miles awayCentral New Bedford Historic District
0.4 miles awayBelleville Ave Playground
0.7 miles awayPeter Francisco Square
0.7 miles awayNew Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Boundary
0.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Dartmouth Mall
2.8 miles awaySwansea Mall
16.3 miles awayCulture
Dartmouth Cultural Center
4.1 miles awayDedee Shattuck Gallery
9.5 miles awayNarrows Center for the Arts
12.4 miles awayArch Ceramics Gallery
14.1 miles awayLocal Colors Gallery
16.2 miles awayRestaurants
dNB Burgers
1.0 miles awayNo Problemo
1.0 miles awayCarmine's at Candleworks
1.0 miles awayBrick Pizzeria Napoletana
1.0 miles awayCork
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