VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD
VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD is a 80-bed nursing home in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1990-07-01. It averages 67.9 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD?
CMS lists 31 health-inspection deficiencies for VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-20.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | F0585, F0607, F0609, F0610, F0880, F0881 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E |
| 2026-02-20 | F0655, F0658, F0756, F0805, F0842 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| 2025-02-27 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2025-02-27 | F0838, F0880 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2025-02-27 | F0580, F0655, F0656, F0658, F0677, F0761 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure 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. | D |
| 2025-02-11 | F0686, F0880 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-12-02 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| 2024-09-24 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| 2024-04-24 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2023-12-19 | F0804, F0842 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E |
| 2023-12-19 | F0558, F0690, F0757, F0761 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Ensure 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. | D |
Why was VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-24 | Fine | $9,318 |
How is VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD staffed relative to the MA average?
| Measure | This facility | MA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.45318 | 3.86193 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 69.8 | 38.2 |
| Average number of residents per day | 67.9 | 98.5 |
Who owns VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD, and what chain is it in?
VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name VANTAGE AT NEW BEDFORD LLC and belongs to the VANTAGE CARE chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | BROWN, YOSSI, YUROWITZ, SAM | since 07/03/2024 |
| CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | TORRES, EFRAIN | since 07/03/2024 |
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | SPECTOR, SAM | since 07/03/2024 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | YUROWITZ, SAM | since 07/03/2024 |
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