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HomeMassachusettsFall River Healthcare

Fall River Healthcare

1748 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 027205087301070WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.0on Google(45 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
176
certified
4 fine(s) totaling $385,062

How Fall River Healthcare Compares in Massachusetts

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
MA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.42 hrs/day
MA average
3.87 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
MA average
0.65 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
49.7%
MA average
38.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.42 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.87.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.65.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 28, 2025
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 22, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$14,296/mo
Massachusetts median
Private Room
$15,189/mo
Massachusetts median
Bristol County 65+
99,426
17.2% of county
County Population
576,699
Bristol County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Fall River Healthcare is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fall River, Massachusetts with 176 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
176
Avg Residents/Day
157.3
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)
12
Weighted Score
96.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (52)

F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Feb 9, 2026Corrected: 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
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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 22, 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: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: 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
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: 2
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: 2
F0607Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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
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
F0607Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Actual Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0740Actual Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Feb 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0745Actual Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

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

+ 22 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$385,062
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineMar 31, 2025
$14,905
FineFeb 27, 2024
$15,092
FineMay 14, 2024
$157,160
FineFeb 5, 2025
$197,905

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

Nurse Aide2.08 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.42 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.11 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
49.7%
RN Turnover
57.7%
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 (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NEXT STEP MA MASTER SUBTENANT, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 1, 2017
DELL'ANNO, DAMIANINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 1, 2017
STEPHAN, WILLIAMINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 1, 2017
DELL'ANNO, DAMIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2017
STEPHAN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2017
NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2017
MARIOS, PAULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 29, 2024
NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 2, 2025
MARIOS, PAULADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Fall River Healthcare and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities
Fall River Healthcare
Fall River, MACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $385,062
Catholic Memorial Home
Fall River, MA3,696 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $94,419
Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation
Fall River, MA1.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
Somerset Ridge Center
Somerset, MA1.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $214,420
Fall River Jewish Home
Fall River, MA1.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $52,702
The Grove at Carvalho
Fall River, MA1.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $39,082
Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center
Somerset, MA1.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Fall River Healthcare
Fall River, MA · Current facility
—1/51/52/5$385,062
Catholic Memorial Home
Fall River, MA
3,696 ft2/52/54/5$94,419
Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation
Fall River, MA
1.2 mi1/52/52/5$8,278
Somerset Ridge Center
Somerset, MA
1.3 mi4/54/52/5$214,420
Fall River Jewish Home
Fall River, MA
1.5 mi1/52/51/5$52,702
The Grove at Carvalho
Fall River, MA
1.8 mi1/51/51/5$39,082
Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center
Somerset, MA
1.8 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Fall River Healthcare?▾
Fall River Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Fall River Healthcare cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Massachusetts is $14,296/month for a semi-private room and $15,189/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Fall River Healthcare participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Fall River Healthcare had any health inspection violations?▾
Fall River Healthcare had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 22, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 4 fine(s) totaling $385,062.
What are the staffing levels at Fall River Healthcare?▾
Fall River Healthcare provides 3.42 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 0.82 LPN hours, and 2.08 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 49.7%.
How many beds does Fall River Healthcare have?▾
Fall River Healthcare has 176 certified beds with an average of 157.3 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Massachusetts, including 4 in Fall River. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Fall River Healthcare?▾
On Google Maps, Fall River Healthcare has a rating of 2.0 out of 5 based on 45 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Next Step Healthcare

This chain operates 14 facilities. View all →