Brandon Woods of New Bedford

Nursing Home

397 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 · Bristol County
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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Important notices from CMS:
  • CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for nursing homes with a persistent record of serious quality problems. Candidates are not yet enrolled in the program.

Safety at a glance

9Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
73Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$528,970Federal fines, last 3 years (2 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: July 7, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
March 27, 2026 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.
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Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
December 16, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly.
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Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
December 16, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
4.09 hours · state avg 3.94, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.29 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.58 hours · state avg 3.52
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
46.1% · state avg 37.6%
RN turnover (yearly)
60%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Massachusetts, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Frail Elder Waiver (FEW).

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Pricing

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Elder Services
Legal business name
St Johns Nursing Home INC
Owner or managerRoleShare
HETZLER, JULIANNEADP OF THE SNF—
HETZLER, JULIANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
OCTAVE, RICOTADP OF THE SNF—
OCTAVE, RICOTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
ROMANO, FRANKADP OF THE SNF—
ROMANO, FRANKCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
ROMANO, FRANKCORPORATE OFFICER—
ROMANO, FRANKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
ROMANO, KATELYNADP OF THE SNF—
ROMANO, KATELYNCORPORATE OFFICER—
ROMANO, KATELYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
225264
Certified beds
135
Average residents per day
107.3
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
August 1, 1980
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

Read full inspection narratives at Medicare Care Compare or ProPublica Nursing Home Inspect.

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