Starfile / Massachusetts

FALL RIVER HEALTHCARE

1748 HIGHLAND AVENUE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720 · CCN 225723

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Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$557,805

Number of fines

6

Number of penalties

6

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE

Facilities in chain

14

Chain avg overall

1.90 / 5

Inspection citations (51)10 actual harm

1. EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. EF0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-22 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2025-07-28 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-07-28 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-07-28 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2025-07-28 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-07-28 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-07-28 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-03-31 · Health · corrected 2025-03-21

    Actual harm

19. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Actual harm

20. GF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Actual harm

21. EF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0584Honor 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.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. HF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Actual harm

24. HF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Actual harm

25. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. HF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Actual harm

27. CF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for minimal harm

28. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for minimal harm

29. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. HF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Actual harm

39. HF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Actual harm

40. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0838Conduct 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.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. EF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-12-12 · Health · corrected 2024-12-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-05-14 · Health · corrected 2024-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2024-04-09 · Health · corrected 2024-05-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-04-09 · Health · corrected 2024-05-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. GF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-02-28

    Actual harm

51. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-02-28

    Actual harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.