Sarah S Brayton Center
4901 North Main Street · Fall River, MA · 02720 · 5086751001
183 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Best Care Services
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $151,920 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
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 January 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $151,920 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225589 · certified since August 11, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.