Nursing homeActive
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth
567 Dartmouth Street, South Dartmouth, MA 027485089977787118 certified beds · 103 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
10
since 2023
Deficiencies
32
● 2● 26● 4
Penalties · 3 yrs
$31,190
3 fines
Last survey
2026-04-21
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-03-25 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-12 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-19 | Standard | 150 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-14 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-17 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-27 | Complaint | 012 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-30 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-20 | Standard | 170 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-08Record 225233-20260421-F580
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-08Record 225233-20260421-F656
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-08Record 225233-20260421-F692
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-08Record 225233-20260421-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-08Record 225233-20260421-F812
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 225233-20260325-F689
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 225233-20260325-F805
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-09-25Record 225233-20251112-F689
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-25Record 225233-20251112-F684
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 225233-20250904-F580
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-28Record 225233-20250219-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-28Record 225233-20250219-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-28Record 225233-20250219-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-28Record 225233-20250219-F881
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-28Record 225233-20250219-F883
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-28Record 225233-20250219-F640
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 225233-20250114-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 225233-20250114-F689
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 225233-20250114-F805
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-04Record 225233-20241017-F689
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-08-16Record 225233-20240827-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-08-16Record 225233-20240827-F689
F727Have 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-16Record 225233-20240827-F727
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-04-18Record 225233-20240430-F658
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-23Record 225233-20231220-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-23Record 225233-20231220-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-23Record 225233-20231220-F610
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-23Record 225233-20231220-F695
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-23Record 225233-20231220-F761
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-23Record 225233-20231220-F868
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-23Record 225233-20231220-F880
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-23Record 225233-20231220-F640
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Civil money penalty | $10,539 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-08-27 | Civil money penalty | $11,333 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-04-30 | Civil money penalty | $9,318 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.49
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.86
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.44
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover50%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 22.9% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 26.4% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 23.0% | 19.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Group Management Corp Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harris, Cheryl Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hetzler, Julianne Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Picone, Scott Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Frank Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Katelyn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Teves, Phillip Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boston Helpdesk, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dartmouth Street Limited Partnership Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Essex Group Management Corp Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Essex Group Staffing Company Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harris, Cheryl Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hetzler, Julianne Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Intelycare, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Picone, Scott Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rch/Kcp 2021 Fund Investors, LP Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rch/Kcp 2021 Fund Investors, LP Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Frank Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Frank Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Frank Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romano, Katelyn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Teves, Phillip Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Elder Services — 6 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Massachusetts.
No county cost figures on file for Bristol.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage Health & Rehab Of New Bedford New Bedford | 1.2 mi | 2026-02-20 | 0301 |
| Brandon Woods of New Bedford New Bedford | 1.4 mi | 2026-03-27 | 3469 |
| Sacred Heart Nursing Home New Bedford | 2.6 mi | 2025-08-13 | 0120 |
| Our Ladys Haven Of Fairhaven Inc Fairhaven | 2.7 mi | 2025-11-14 | 1170 |
| Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center Fairhaven | 2.9 mi | 2025-03-03 | 062 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |