Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Sacred Heart Nursing Home
359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 · 5089966751 · 217 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Diocesan Health Facilities, a group operating 5 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.6/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $222,580 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.86 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.64. Weekend total: 3.59. Nursing staff turnover: 27%.
All-time on record: 19 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2024-06-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-25 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-04-16 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-26 |
| 2024-04-16 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-26 |
| 2023-03-31 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-05 |
| 2023-03-31 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-05 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KILEY, KEVIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2019 |
| LONG, JOANNE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/24/2014 |
| OLIVEIRA, JOHN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/24/2014 |
| ROQUE, JOANNE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2019 |
| SAUNDERS, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/24/2014 |
| SMITH, WALTER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/24/2014 |
| WILSON, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/24/2014 |
| DA CUNHA, EDGAR | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/24/2014 |
| DIOCESAN HEALTH FACILITIES | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2000 |
| MITCHELL, LAURA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2020 |
| ROQUE, JOANNE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225389. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.