Nursing Homes in New Bedford, MA
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 64/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Bristol County.
3 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 2 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These New Bedford scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in June 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in New Bedford
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this New Bedford list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in New Bedford
- Oaks, The — 81/100
- Sacred Heart Nursing Home — 77/100
- Care One At New Bedford — 73/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Brandon Woods Of New Bedford — 41/100
- Hathaway Manor Extended Care — 52/100
- Vantage Health & Rehab Of New Bedford — 59/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks, The | 81 | Generally Positive | 122 |
| Sacred Heart Nursing Home | 77 | Generally Positive | 217 |
| Care One At New Bedford | 73 | Generally Positive | 154 |
| Vantage Health & Rehab Of New Bedford | 59 | Use Caution | 80 |
| Hathaway Manor Extended Care | 52 | Serious Concerns | 142 |
| Brandon Woods Of New Bedford | 41 | Serious Concerns | 135 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — New Bedford Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in New Bedford?
Senior Care Report Card lists 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in New Bedford?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed New Bedford facilities is 64/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this New Bedford nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 6 nursing homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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