01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-03-27 | 13 | 2026-03-27 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-12-16 | 45 | 2024-12-16 | 10 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-08-30 | 14 | 2023-08-30 | 11 |
CMS CCN 2252642026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Brandon Woods Of New Bedford
397 County Street · New Bedford, MA 02740 · Bristol County
Certified beds135CMS provider file
Recent citation rows98current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
98 rows in the current release
9 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 3 carry J–L. 17 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-03-27 · FIREE0007Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-082026-03-27 · FIREE0018Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-082026-03-27 · FIREE0022Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-082026-03-27 · FIREE0039Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-082026-03-27 · HEALTHF0551Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-172026-03-27 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-172026-03-27 · HEALTHF0627Severity G · isolated actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-172026-03-27 · HEALTHF0628Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-242026-03-27 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-172026-03-27 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-172026-03-27 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-172026-03-27 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-172026-03-27 · HEALTHF0699Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-172026-03-27 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-172026-03-27 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-172026-03-27 · HEALTHF0842Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-172026-03-27 · FIREK0521Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-012025-09-16 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-02 · complaint2025-06-12 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-05-23 · complaint2024-12-16 · FIREE0004Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-132024-12-16 · FIREE0013Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-132024-12-16 · FIREE0029Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-132024-12-16 · FIREE0036Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-132024-12-16 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-0703 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Fine | $64,480 | 0 |
| 2024-12-16 | Fine | $464,490 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- ROMANO, FRANKIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 01/04/1978
- ROMANO, JAMESIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 06/25/2013
- ROMANO, KATELYNIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 05/08/2017
- ROMANO, KYLEIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 01/17/2010
- ROMANO, FRANKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/27/1966
- ROMANO, FRANKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/04/1978
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.35per resident day
RN hours0.36per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.85per resident day
Staff turnover49.6%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the New Bedford ledger →Other published facilities nearby
Care One At New Bedford154 beds · CMS overall 3/554 citation rowsHathaway Manor Extended Care142 beds · CMS overall 2/548 citation rowsOaks, The122 beds · CMS overall 4/515 citation rowsSacred Heart Nursing Home217 beds · CMS overall 5/519 citation rowsVantage Health & Rehab Of New Bedford80 beds · CMS overall 1/549 citation rows