Nursing Homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts
There are 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
In NEW BEDFORD's 6 nursing home facilities, the CMS star distribution is: 1-star: 2 (33%); 2-star: 1 (17%); 3-star: 1 (17%); 4-star: 1 (17%); 5-star: 1 (17%), and the city average is 2.7 out of 5, which is 0.20 below the Massachusetts state average of 2.9.
Average nurse staffing in the city is 3.9 hours per resident day (3.9 HPRD), matching the Massachusetts state average of 3.9 HPRD, and 2 of the 6 facilities (33%) are rated 4-5 stars while 3 of the 6 facilities (50%) are rated 1-2 stars. All 6 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection (6 out of 6), none had severe deficiencies (0 out of 6), there is 1 Special Focus Facility, and the highest-rated facility is SACRED HEART NURSING HOME with 5 stars.
All Nursing Homes in New Bedford
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SACRED HEART NURSING HOME | 359 SUMMER STREET, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02740 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| OAKS, THE | 4525 ACUSHNET AVENUE, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02745 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| CARE ONE AT NEW BEDFORD | 221 FITZGERALD DRIVE, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02745 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 7 |
| HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE | 863 HATHAWAY ROAD, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02740 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD | 200 HAWTHORN STREET, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02740 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 9 |
| BRANDON WOODS OF NEW BEDFORD | 397 COUNTY STREET, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02740 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in New Bedford, Massachusetts?
There are 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in New Bedford, Massachusetts?
Nursing homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts have an average CMS overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in New Bedford accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
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.