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Sacred Heart Nursing Home

359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 · Bristol County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 56% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of New Bedford's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Sacred Heart Nursing Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in New Bedford, MA, with 217 certified beds and an average of about 123 residents per day. It operates as part of the Diocesan Health Facilities network.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.87 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.66 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.87 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in New Bedford for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 217
Avg. residents/day: 123
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Part of a chain: Diocesan Health Facilities
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 225389

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$10,780–$13,900/mo (median $12,000)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Providence prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.87; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.66; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 29.4%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-08-13
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-08-13Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-08-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2025-08-13Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-06-25Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-06-25Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

2024-06-25Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

2024-06-25Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2024-06-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy

Location

359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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3.7

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Common questions about Sacred Heart Nursing Home

How much does Sacred Heart Nursing Home cost?

Sacred Heart Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the New Bedford, MA area typically runs $10,780–$13,900 per month (median $12,000, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Sacred Heart Nursing Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Sacred Heart Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Sacred Heart Nursing Home?

Staff provide about 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sacred Heart Nursing Home?

Sacred Heart Nursing Home has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sacred Heart Nursing Home have availability?

Typically 56% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sacred Heart Nursing Home offer?

Sacred Heart Nursing Home in New Bedford, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 217 beds.

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