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Sacred Heart Nursing Home
359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA 027405089966751217 certified beds · 126 residentsNon profit - OtherMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
19
● 0● 19● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-08-13
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-25 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-16 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-31 | Standard | 070 | 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.
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 225389-20250813-F686
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 2025-09-17Record 225389-20250813-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 225389-20250813-F880
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 2024-07-24Record 225389-20240625-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 225389-20240625-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 225389-20240625-F686
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 225389-20240625-F699
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 2024-07-24Record 225389-20240625-F812
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 225389-20240625-F881
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 225389-20240625-F921
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-26Record 225389-20240416-F557
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 2024-03-26Record 225389-20240416-F607
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-05Record 225389-20230331-F584
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 2023-05-05Record 225389-20230331-F656
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-05Record 225389-20230331-F679
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-05Record 225389-20230331-F712
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-05Record 225389-20230331-F757
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-05Record 225389-20230331-F760
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-05Record 225389-20230331-F804
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.64
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 hours3.59
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover27%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover25%
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 | 2.4% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.4% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.3% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.9% | 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 | 23.9% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.9% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diocesan Health Facilities Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mitchell, Laura Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Roque, Joanne Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Da Cunha, Edgar Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis, Jennifer Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kiley, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Long, Joanne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mello, Curtis Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oliveira, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Roque, Joanne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saunders, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Walter Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilson, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Diocesan Health Facilities — 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woods of New Bedford New Bedford | 1.2 mi | 2026-03-27 | 3469 |
| Vantage Health & Rehab Of New Bedford New Bedford | 1.4 mi | 2026-02-20 | 0301 |
| Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center Fairhaven | 1.4 mi | 2025-03-03 | 062 |
| Hathaway Manor Extended Care New Bedford | 1.7 mi | 2026-06-16 | 0265 |
| Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center Fairhaven | 1.9 mi | 2025-06-11 | 060 |
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 |