Oaks, the
4525 Acushnet Avenue · New Bedford, MA · 02745 · 5085427069
122 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B March 10, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
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.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225328 · certified since October 10, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.