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Brandon Woods Of New Bedford

80 federal citations on record , including 3 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $464,490.

Abuse Icon Special Focus Status 3 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
80
Total citations
60
Last 3 years
8
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$464,490
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Care Planning12 Resident Rights11 Quality of Care10 Administration10 Abuse & Neglect9

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6073 F6413 F6583 F7583 F7613

Citation history

80 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Sep 16, 2025F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Jun 12, 2025F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Dec 16, 2024F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.FStandard
Dec 16, 2024F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.FStandard
Dec 16, 2024F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.FStandard
Dec 16, 2024F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.FStandard
Dec 16, 2024F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.FStandard
Dec 16, 2024F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.FStandard
Dec 16, 2024F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.FStandard
Dec 16, 2024F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.FStandard
Dec 16, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.FStandard
Dec 16, 2024F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.FStandard
Dec 16, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Dec 16, 2024F758Implement 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.DStandard
Dec 16, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.DStandard
Dec 16, 2024F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.KStandard
Dec 16, 2024F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.KStandard
Dec 16, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard
Dec 16, 2024F727Have 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.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DStandard
Dec 16, 2024F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Dec 16, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Dec 16, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Dec 16, 2024F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DStandard
Dec 16, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.HStandard
Dec 16, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard
Dec 16, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.BStandard
Dec 16, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.HStandard
Dec 16, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.HStandard
Dec 16, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.HStandard
Dec 16, 2024F603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).DStandard
Dec 16, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.KStandard
Dec 16, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.BStandard
Dec 16, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
Dec 16, 2024F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.DStandard
Dec 16, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Aug 30, 2023F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.FStandard
Aug 30, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Aug 30, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Aug 30, 2023F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Aug 30, 2023F758Implement 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.DStandard
Aug 30, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Aug 30, 2023F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DStandard
Aug 30, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Aug 30, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.BStandard
Aug 30, 2023F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.BStandard
Aug 30, 2023F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.BStandard
Aug 30, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.BStandard
Aug 30, 2023F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.BStandard
Aug 30, 2023F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.CStandard
Apr 2, 2021F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.EStandard
Apr 2, 2021F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.FStandard
Apr 2, 2021F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.EStandard
Apr 2, 2021F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Apr 2, 2021F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.FStandard
Apr 2, 2021F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.DStandard
Apr 2, 2021F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.DStandard
Apr 2, 2021F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Apr 2, 2021F758Implement 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.DStandard
Apr 2, 2021F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Apr 2, 2021F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Apr 2, 2021F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Apr 2, 2021F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Apr 2, 2021F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Apr 2, 2021F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard
Apr 2, 2021F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Apr 2, 2021F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Apr 2, 2021F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard
Apr 2, 2021F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Apr 2, 2021F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $464,490 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Dec 16, 2024Fine$464,490—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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