SACRED HEART NURSING HOME
SACRED HEART NURSING HOME, in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts, holds 217 certified beds and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1990-07-01, averaging 125.6 residents a day.
Has SACRED HEART NURSING HOME been cited for violations?
CMS lists 19 health-inspection deficiencies for SACRED HEART NURSING HOME since 2023-03-31, 12 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is E; the most recent health inspection was 2025-08-13.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2025-08-13 | F0686, F0880 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-06-25 | F0812, F0881, F0921 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E |
| 2024-06-25 | F0656, F0658, F0686, F0699 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D |
| 2024-04-16 | F0557, F0607 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D |
| 2023-03-31 | F0584, F0712, F0804 | 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. / Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E |
| 2023-03-31 | F0656, F0679, F0757, F0760 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
How is SACRED HEART NURSING HOME staffed relative to the MA average?
| Measure | This facility | MA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.85733 | 3.86193 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 27.3 | 38.2 |
| Average number of residents per day | 125.6 | 98.5 |
Who owns SACRED HEART NURSING HOME, and what chain is it in?
SACRED HEART NURSING HOME is registered with CMS as Non profit - Other, operates under the legal business name SACRED HEART HOME and belongs to the DIOCESAN HEALTH FACILITIES chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | MELLO, CURTIS | since 01/01/2020 |
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | DAVIS, JENNIFER | since 07/27/2015 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | KILEY, KEVIN, LONG, JOANNE, OLIVEIRA, JOHN, ROQUE, JOANNE, SAUNDERS, RICHARD, SMITH, WALTER, WILSON, RICHARD | since 07/01/2019 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | DA CUNHA, EDGAR | since 09/24/2014 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | DIOCESAN HEALTH FACILITIES, MITCHELL, LAURA, ROQUE, JOANNE | since 01/01/2000 |
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