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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford

200 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford, a 80-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in New Bedford, MA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #293 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#293 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
2.45
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
31
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford, a 80-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in New Bedford, MA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #293 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#293 of 338
In-state rank among rated MA homes
2.45
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
31
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 341 MA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
225481
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
80
Residents
68
In Hospital
No
County
Bristol
Last Inspection
Feb 20, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 2.45 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.39 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.65
CNA Hours
1.41
Total Nursing Hours
2.45 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.10
Nursing Turnover
69.8%
RN Turnover
72.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford ranks #293 of 338 rated nursing homes in MA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford operates 80 certified beds in New Bedford, MA with approximately 68 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 1★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 31 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 1 time by CMS, for a combined $9K. Per resident day, this facility reports 2.45 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.39 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 69.8% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (31 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0585

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0838

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 11, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 11, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 24, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 1, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Apr 24, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2023 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2023 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 1, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2023 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 1, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2023 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 1, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 4.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 5.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 8.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 19.4% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 10.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 15.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 89.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 49.5% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $9K

Date Type Amount
Apr 24, 2024 Fine $9K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MA registry
  • Peer homes near 80 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford?
Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford rank among nursing homes in MA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford ranks 293rd among 338 rated nursing homes in MA (#293 of 338). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford?
Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford reports 2.45 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.39 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 69.8%.
How many beds does Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford have?
Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford has 80 certified beds with approximately 68 residents. The facility is located at 200 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Does Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford has 31 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford has received 1 penalties totaling $9K.
Who owns Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford?
Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford was on Feb 20, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford?
Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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