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HomeMassachusettsOaks, The

Oaks, The

4525 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 027455085427069WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(158 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
122
certified

How Oaks, The 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
4/5
MA average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MA average
3.0/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
MA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.66 hrs/day
MA average
3.87 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.57 hrs/day
MA average
0.65 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
28.7%
MA average
38.2%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Reported RN time is 0.57 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.65.
Staff turnover is 28.7%, lower than the Massachusetts average of 38.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 10, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 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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Oaks, The is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in New Bedford, Massachusetts with 122 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
122
Avg Residents/Day
114.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 10, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bristol
Last Inspection
Mar 10, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
13.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Mar 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: 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: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.15 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.66 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.31 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.7%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (29)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NEW BEDFORD MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 20, 2003
PRESTON, FORRESTDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 20, 2003
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 20, 2003
LONG, ZOFIAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 1999
MEDEIROS, TAYLERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 10, 2023
SILVA, HELENAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 13, 2016
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2003
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2003
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2003
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2003
NEW BEDFORD MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 15, 2019
HETZLER, JULIANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
LONG, ZOFIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 1999
MEDEIROS, TAYLEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 10, 2023
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 20, 2003
SILVA, HELENAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 13, 2016
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 11, 2025
HETZLER, JULIANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 9, 2021
SILVA, HELENAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 7, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Oaks, The and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities
Oaks, The
New Bedford, MACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Care One at New Bedford
New Bedford, MA2.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center
Fairhaven, MA5.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Hathaway Manor Extended Care
New Bedford, MA6.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $34,887
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
New Bedford, MA6.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center
Fairhaven, MA6.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,648
Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Middleborough, MA7.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Oaks, The
New Bedford, MA · Current facility
—4/54/53/5None recorded
Care One at New Bedford
New Bedford, MA
2.8 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center
Fairhaven, MA
5.7 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Hathaway Manor Extended Care
New Bedford, MA
6.3 mi2/52/53/5$34,887
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
New Bedford, MA
6.4 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center
Fairhaven, MA
6.7 mi2/53/51/5$8,648
Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Middleborough, MA
7.0 mi3/54/51/5None 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 Oaks, The?▾
Oaks, The has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Oaks, The 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). Oaks, The participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Oaks, The had any health inspection violations?▾
Oaks, The had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 10, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Oaks, The?▾
Oaks, The provides 3.66 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, 0.95 LPN hours, and 2.15 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.7%.
How many beds does Oaks, The have?▾
Oaks, The has 122 certified beds with an average of 114.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Oaks, The?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Massachusetts, including 3 in New Bedford. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Oaks, The?▾
On Google Maps, Oaks, The has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 158 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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