Oaks, The
New Bedford, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225328) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (508) 542-7069 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Oaks has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Oaks reports 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.7%.
The Oaks has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
The Oaks is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The facility is certified for 122 beds, with an average of 114.3 residents, and has been federally approved since October 10, 1989. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the Oaks holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.7%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Oaks has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the Oaks is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 28.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Oaks is certified for 122 beds and has an average of 114.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Oaks is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Oaks has been federally certified since October 10, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component ratings: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; the Oaks scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 5085427069 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5085427069 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the Oaks's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225328?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.