B87

OAKS, THE

Grade B 87/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

122

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

4525 ACUSHNET AVENUE, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745
5085012012

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.59h
LPN
1.05h
CNA
2.29h
Total
3.92h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2003

99%

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2003

NEW BEDFORD MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2019

HETZLER, JULIANNE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

LONG, ZOFIA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 1999

MEDEIROS, TAYLER

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2023

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2024

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2003

SILVA, HELENA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2016

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2021

LAY, LISA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2017

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2022

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Sep 2001

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2003

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2020

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2003

LAY, LISA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2018

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2011

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2003

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 1999

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (15)

December 12, 2024Health4 deficiencies
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 31, 2024
0756EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 31, 2024
0758EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 31, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 31, 2024
September 12, 2023Health8 deficiencies
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2023
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2023
0770DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2023
0908EMinimal harm, Pattern

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 2, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2023
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2023
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2023
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 4, 2023
May 28, 2021Health3 deficiencies
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 16, 2021
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 16, 2021
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 16, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for OAKS, THE?

OAKS, THE in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 87.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for OAKS, THE?

OAKS, THE has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does OAKS, THE have?

OAKS, THE has 15 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does OAKS, THE have?

OAKS, THE has 122 certified beds with approximately 107 current residents (88% occupancy). The facility is located at 4525 ACUSHNET AVENUE, NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts 02745. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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