Fall River Healthcare
Fall River, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225723) · 176 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $385,062
Phone: (508) 730-1070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fall River Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Fall River Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.7%.
Fall River Healthcare has 4 federal fines on record totaling $385,062.00, with no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Fall River Healthcare is a 176-bed skilled nursing facility in Fall River, Massachusetts (Bristol County), with an average daily census of 157.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 27, 1997. It is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.7 out of 5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fall River Healthcare holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.42, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $385,062.00 assessed against this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility in the provided data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. Families reviewing this facility are encouraged to consult the CMS Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports, survey findings, and rating details, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fall River Healthcare has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Fall River Healthcare accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 49.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $385,062.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fall River Healthcare is certified for 176 beds with an average daily census of 157.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.7 out of 5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 27, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (1 star), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 508-730-1070 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 508-730-1070 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225723?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.