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52/100Brandon Woods of Dartmouth Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SOUTH DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts)
567 DARTMOUTH STREET, SOUTH DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts 02748
Phone: 5089977787
CMS Overall:1/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
118
Avg Residents/Day
100.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Bristol
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall1/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality1/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Massachusetts Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.47 | 0.66 | -0.18 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 4.15 | 3.94 | +0.21 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 3.1/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 54.1% | 37.6% | - |
Health Citation History
32 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-03-25 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-03-25 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-12 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-11-12 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-04 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-14 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-14 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-14 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-17 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-08-27 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2024-08-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2024-08-27 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-30 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2023-12-20 | Administration Deficiencies | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
24 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-04-21 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-19 | Services Deficiencies | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-20 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$31,190
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
3
Number of Fines
3
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Fine | $10,539 | - |
| 2024-08-27 | Fine | $11,333 | - |
| 2024-04-30 | Fine | $9,318 | - |
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