SACRED HEART NURSING HOME — Nursing Home in NEW BEDFORD, MA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 217 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 116.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225389 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.92 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.68 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
SACRED HEART NURSING HOME had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 13, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 13, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — September 17, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — September 17, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — September 17, 2025
Sacred Heart Nursing Home is a 217-bed nursing home in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident day, above the Massachusetts average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Strong staffing levels and a top overall CMS rating suggest the facility generally has solid resources and oversight. However, the latest inspection flagged problems with pressure‑ulcer care, so ask what specific changes, staff training and ongoing monitoring they’ve implemented to prevent and manage wounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SACRED HEART NURSING HOME Medicare and Medicaid certified?
SACRED HEART NURSING HOME is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is SACRED HEART NURSING HOME's CMS star rating?
SACRED HEART NURSING HOME has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at SACRED HEART NURSING HOME?
SACRED HEART NURSING HOME reports 3.91538 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has SACRED HEART NURSING HOME had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, SACRED HEART NURSING HOME had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does SACRED HEART NURSING HOME have?
SACRED HEART NURSING HOME has 217 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- BRANDON WOODS OF NEW BEDFORD — 1/5 — 1.2 mi
- ROYAL OF FAIRHAVEN NURSING CENTER — 2/5 — 1.4 mi
- VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD — 1/5 — 1.4 mi
- HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE — 2/5 — 1.7 mi
- OUR LADYS HAVEN OF FAIRHAVEN INC — 4/5 — 1.9 mi
- ALDEN COURT NURSING CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER — 4/5 — 1.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.