Sacred Heart Nursing Home
Nursing Home · New Bedford, MA
CMS certification number225389
Contact & location
359 Summer StreetNew Bedford, MA 02740
Bristol County
- Phone
- (508) 996-6751
- ZIP code
- 02740 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 217
- Residents per day
- 125.6 (58% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Legal name
- Sacred Heart Home
- Chain
- Diocesan Health Facilities (5 facilities, avg 3.6★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
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)
- 0.64 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.82 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.40 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.59 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 27.3 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 13, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 0 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | 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 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2024-06-25 | 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 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | 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 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-04-16 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-26 |
| 2024-04-16 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-26 |
| 2023-03-31 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | 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 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-05 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mello, Curtis (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kiley, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Long, Joanne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oliveira, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Roque, Joanne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saunders, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Walter (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilson, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Da Cunha, Edgar (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Diocesan Health Facilities (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mitchell, Laura (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Roque, Joanne (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Davis, Jennifer (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sacred Heart Nursing Home?
Sacred Heart Nursing Home has a 5-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 Sacred Heart Nursing Home have?
It has 217 certified beds and cares for about 126 residents per day.
Has Sacred Heart Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Sacred Heart Nursing Home?
It is part of Diocesan Health Facilities and is classified as non profit - other. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Sacred Heart Nursing Home?
(508) 996-6751. The facility is located at 359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.