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HomeMassachusettsFall River Healthcare

Fall River Healthcare

1748 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 027205087301070
Not RatedNot Rated
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
Not Rated
N/A
Staffing
Not Rated
N/A
Quality
Not Rated
N/A
Beds
176
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF
6 fine(s) totaling $557,805

Key Findings

• Has 176 certified beds with an average of 156 residents per day (89% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 14 deficiencies (inspected Dec 22, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $557,805 across 6 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.20 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 54.3% (high)

• Part of the Next Step Healthcare chain (14 facilities)

Fall River Healthcare is a not yet rated Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fall River, Massachusetts with 176 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored not rated average compared to Massachusetts facilities.

Beds
176
Avg Residents/Day
156
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 27, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bristol
Last Inspection
Dec 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
124.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (52)

F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Dec 22, 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: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 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: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 22, 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: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Apr 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 9, 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: Feb 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: Feb 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0551Potential for Harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0551Potential for Harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Survey: Feb 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Feb 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Feb 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 22 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$557,805
Number of Fines
6
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
6

Penalty History

FineApr 14, 2023
$7,443
FineMar 31, 2025
$14,905
FineFeb 27, 2024
$15,092
FineMay 14, 2024
$157,160
FineApr 14, 2023
$165,300
FineFeb 5, 2025
$197,905

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

Nurse Aide1.86 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.20 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.81 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
54.3%
RN Turnover
72.0%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NEXT STEP MA MASTER SUBTENANT, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 1, 2017
DELL'ANNO, DAMIAN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Dec 1, 2017
STEPHAN, WILLIAM5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Dec 1, 2017
NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2017
MARIOS, PAULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 29, 2024
DELL'ANNO, DAMIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2017
STEPHAN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Fall River Healthcare had any health inspection violations?▾
Fall River Healthcare had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 22, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $557,805 across 6 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Fall River Healthcare?▾
Fall River Healthcare provides 3.20 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, 0.80 LPN hours, and 1.86 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 54.3%.
How many beds does Fall River Healthcare have?▾
Fall River Healthcare has 176 certified beds with an average of 156 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Fall River Healthcare?▾
Yes, there are 6 other nursing homes in Fall River, Massachusetts with an average rating of 1.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Fall River nursing homes page.

Part of Next Step Healthcare

This chain operates 14 facilities. View all →