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HomeMassachusettsSarah S Brayton Center

Sarah S Brayton Center

4901 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 027205086751001WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(96 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
183
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $151,920

How Sarah S Brayton Center 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
2/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.43 hrs/day
MA average
3.87 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.65 hrs/day
MA average
0.65 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
38.7%
MA average
38.2%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.43 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.87.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
24
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 19, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 20, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 15 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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Sarah S Brayton Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fall River, Massachusetts with 183 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
183
Avg Residents/Day
166.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 11, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bristol
Last Inspection
Feb 20, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
70.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (51)

F0565Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: 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: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: 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 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: 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 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Dec 19, 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: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: 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 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: 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: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: 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: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0577Minimal Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 21 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$151,920
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 18, 2023
$151,920

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

Nurse Aide2.04 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.43 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.08 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.7%
RN Turnover
32.0%
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 (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AL-MADI, SAMIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022
CHAPLER, YAAKOVOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022
SARZA, SANDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022
STEINBERG, MOSHEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022
BONADIO & CO LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2023
RELIANT PRO REHAB, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2022
TWOMAGNETS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2022
SARZA, SANDRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022
TORRES, EFRAINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sarah S Brayton Center and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities
Sarah S Brayton Center
Fall River, MACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $151,920
Catholic Memorial Home
Fall River, MA1.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $94,419
Fall River Healthcare
Fall River, MA2.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $385,062
Somerset Ridge Center
Somerset, MA3.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $214,420
Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation
Fall River, MA3.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center
Somerset, MA3.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Fall River Jewish Home
Fall River, MA3.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $52,702
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sarah S Brayton Center
Fall River, MA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$151,920
Catholic Memorial Home
Fall River, MA
1.8 mi2/52/54/5$94,419
Fall River Healthcare
Fall River, MA
2.5 mi1/51/52/5$385,062
Somerset Ridge Center
Somerset, MA
3.2 mi4/54/52/5$214,420
Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation
Fall River, MA
3.7 mi1/52/52/5$8,278
Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center
Somerset, MA
3.9 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Fall River Jewish Home
Fall River, MA
3.9 mi1/52/51/5$52,702

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 Sarah S Brayton Center?▾
Sarah S Brayton Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Sarah S Brayton Center 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). Sarah S Brayton Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sarah S Brayton Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sarah S Brayton Center had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 20, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $151,920.
What are the staffing levels at Sarah S Brayton Center?▾
Sarah S Brayton Center provides 3.43 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 0.74 LPN hours, and 2.04 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.7%.
How many beds does Sarah S Brayton Center have?▾
Sarah S Brayton Center has 183 certified beds with an average of 166.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Best Care Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Sarah S Brayton Center?▾
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 Sarah S Brayton Center?▾
On Google Maps, Sarah S Brayton Center has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 96 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Best Care Services

This chain operates 10 facilities. View all →