Brandon Woods of Dartmouth

Nursing Home · South Dartmouth, MA

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number225233

Contact & location

567 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
Bristol County
Phone
(508) 997-7787
ZIP code
02748 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
118
Residents per day
103.0 (87% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Dartmouth House Nursing Home INC
Chain
Elder Services (6 facilities, avg 2.2★)
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1975
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.86 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.49 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.04 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.34 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.44 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
49.6 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 21, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
32 health · 24 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-21 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-21 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-21 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-21 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-21 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-03-25 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-06
2026-03-25 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-06
2025-11-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-11-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-09-04 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-29
2025-02-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-19 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-19 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-19 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-19 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-19 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-01-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-23
2025-01-14 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-23
2025-01-14 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-23
2024-10-17 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-27 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-08-16
2024-08-27 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-08-16
2024-08-27 Have 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.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-16
2024-04-30 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-04-18
2023-12-20 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-20 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-20 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-20 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-20 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-20 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-20 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-20 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-23

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $31,190 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-11-12Fine$10,539
2024-08-27Fine$11,333
2024-04-30Fine$9,318

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Rch/Kcp 2021 Fund Investors, LP (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Rch/Kcp 2021 Fund Investors, LP (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Baker Tilly US LLP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Boston Helpdesk, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dartmouth Street Limited Partnership (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Essex Group Management Corp (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Essex Group Staffing Company (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Harris, Cheryl (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hetzler, Julianne (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Intelycare, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Picone, Scott (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Frank (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Katelyn (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Teves, Phillip (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Frank (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Frank (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Essex Group Management Corp (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Harris, Cheryl (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hetzler, Julianne (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Picone, Scott (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Frank (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Romano, Katelyn (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Teves, Phillip (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Brandon Woods of Dartmouth?

Brandon Woods of Dartmouth has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.

How many beds does Brandon Woods of Dartmouth have?

It has 118 certified beds and cares for about 103 residents per day.

Has Brandon Woods of Dartmouth been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $31,190 in the last three years.

Who owns Brandon Woods of Dartmouth?

It is part of Elder Services and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Brandon Woods of Dartmouth?

(508) 997-7787. The facility is located at 567 Dartmouth Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.