New Bedford has 6 Medicare & Medicaid–certified nursing homes on the federal record (August 2026 CMS release). 2 rated 4 stars or better, 2 rated 1 star, 1 carrying a federal abuse or Special Focus flag. The average overall rating here is 2.7 stars, versus 3.0 across Massachusetts. Open any facility for its full inspection, staffing, penalty and citation record.
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| Facility | Overall | Health Insp. | Staffing | Federal Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Nursing Home 359 Summer Street | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | None |
| Oaks, The 4525 Acushnet Avenue | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | None |
| Care One At New Bedford 221 Fitzgerald Drive | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | None |
| Hathaway Manor Extended Care 863 Hathaway Road | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | None |
| Vantage Health & Rehab Of New Bedford 200 Hawthorn Street | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | None |
| Brandon Woods Of New Bedford 397 County Street | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Special Focus |
Sorted by CMS overall rating, then health-inspection and staffing ratings. “Not rated” means CMS has not published a rating for that facility (common for newly certified facilities or those under special review).
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Start My Report →See a free sample report firstSource: CMS Care Compare (data.cms.gov), August 2026 monthly release. Ratings and flags change monthly — ClearPath refreshes automatically. ClearPath Senior Guide is independent and accepts no referral fees or placement incentives from any facility.