Nursing homes in New Bedford, MA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, New Bedford has 6 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.7 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.0-star Massachusetts average. Methodology.
- 6
- Certified homes
- 2.7 ★
- Below average for MA · Massachusetts 3.0
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 850
- Certified beds
All 6 nursing homes in New Bedford, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacred Heart Nursing Home | 217 | None | |
| 2 | Oaks, the | 122 | None | |
| 3 | Care One at New Bedford | 154 | None | |
| 4 | Hathaway Manor Extended Care | 142 | $35K | |
| 5 | Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford | 80 | $9K | |
| 6 | Brandon Woods of New Bedford | 135 | $464K |
Ratings in New Bedford are best read against Massachusetts and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Massachusetts directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in New Bedford
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, New Bedford, MA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
