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HomeMassachusettsBrandon Woods of Dartmouth

Brandon Woods of Dartmouth

567 Dartmouth Street, South Dartmouth, MA 027485089977787
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
118
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $20,651

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 118 certified beds with an average of 97.1 residents per day (82% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Feb 19, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $20,651 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.00 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 55.6% (high)

• Part of the Elder Services chain (6 facilities)

Brandon Woods of Dartmouth is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts with 118 certified beds. It has been operating since 1975. The facility scored below average compared to Massachusetts facilities.

Beds
118
Avg Residents/Day
97.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1975
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bristol
Last Inspection
Feb 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
81.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (38)

F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Nov 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Minimal Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0805Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Aug 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Minimal Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Dec 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Dec 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 8 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$20,651
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineApr 30, 2024
$9,318
FineAug 27, 2024
$11,333

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.38 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.07 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.00 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.64 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
55.6%
RN Turnover
35.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ESSEX GROUP INCORPORATED5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 9, 1973
DOYLE, PHILIP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual9%Jul 9, 1973
ROMANO, BRANDON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Aug 16, 2008
ROMANO, FRANK5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual44%Jul 9, 1973
ROMANO, JAMES5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Aug 16, 2008
ROMANO, KATELYN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Aug 16, 2008
ROMANO, KYLE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Aug 16, 2008
ESSEX GROUP MANAGEMENT CORPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1995
HARRIS, CHERYLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 3, 2024
HETZLER, JULIANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2022
PICONE, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 26, 2002
ROMANO, FRANKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 9, 1973
ROMANO, KATELYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2017
TEVES, PHILLIPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
ROMANO, FRANKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 9, 1973
ROMANO, FRANKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 9, 1973
RCH/KCP 2021 FUND INVESTORS, LP5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
RCH/KCP 2021 FUND INVESTORS, LP5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Brandon Woods of Dartmouth?▾
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Brandon Woods of Dartmouth had any health inspection violations?▾
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 19, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $20,651 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth?▾
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth provides 4.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, 1.07 LPN hours, and 2.38 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 55.6%.
How many beds does Brandon Woods of Dartmouth have?▾
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth has 118 certified beds with an average of 97.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Elder Services chain.

Part of Elder Services

This chain operates 6 facilities. View all →