1No Penalties- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0
359 Summer StreetNew Bedford, MA 02740
2No Penalties- Health Inspection4.0
- Staffing3.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Above Massachusetts avg of 3.0
4525 Acushnet AvenueNew Bedford, MA 02745
3No Penalties- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing4.0
- Quality Measures3.0
At Massachusetts avg of 3.0
221 Fitzgerald DriveNew Bedford, MA 02745
43 Penalties- Health Inspection2.0
- Staffing3.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Below Massachusetts avg of 3.0
863 Hathaway RoadNew Bedford, MA 02740
51 Penalty- Health Inspection2.0
- Staffing1.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Below Massachusetts avg of 3.0
200 Hawthorn StreetNew Bedford, MA 02740
62 Penalties- Health Inspection1.0
- Staffing3.0
- Quality Measures2.0
Below Massachusetts avg of 3.0
397 County StreetNew Bedford, MA 02740
City report
Care landscape in New Bedford
How New Bedford compares with the rest of Massachusetts on three signals families ask about most.
- Population 65+16.8%
About 12% lower than the state average of 19.1%.
Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted) - Nurse staff turnover41.8%
About 9% higher than the state average of 38.2%.
CMS PBJ 2024 - Cognitive disability20.4%
About 45% higher than the state average of 14.1%.
CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)
Top Neighborhoods in New Bedford
FAQ
Questions families ask about this page
How many facilities were evaluated in New Bedford, MA?
This page evaluates 6 eligible nursing homes in New Bedford, MA and shows the top 6.
How are these rankings calculated?
Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.
Should I rely on these rankings alone?
No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.
What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?
CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.