CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2253892026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Sacred Heart Nursing Home

359 Summer Street · New Bedford, MA 02740 · Bristol County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds217CMS provider file
Recent citation rows19current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-1332025-08-130
Cycle 22024-06-2572024-06-250
Cycle 32023-03-3192023-03-310
02 / CITATION DETAIL

19 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-08-13 · 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 · 2025-09-17
2025-08-13 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2025-09-17
2025-08-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-17
2024-06-25 · 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 · 2024-07-24
2024-06-25 · 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 · 2024-07-24
2024-06-25 · 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 · 2024-07-24
2024-06-25 · 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 · 2024-07-24
2024-06-25 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2024-07-24
2024-06-25 · HEALTHF0881Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-24
2024-06-25 · HEALTHF0921Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-24
2024-04-16 · HEALTHF0557Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-03-26 · complaint
2024-04-16 · 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: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-03-26 · complaint
2023-03-31 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-05
2023-03-31 · 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 · 2023-05-05
2023-03-31 · HEALTHF0679Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-05
2023-03-31 · HEALTHF0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-05
2023-03-31 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-05
2023-03-31 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-05
2023-03-31 · HEALTHF0804Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-05
03 / 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.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • MELLO, CURTISIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2020
  • DAVIS, JENNIFERIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/27/2015
  • KILEY, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2019
  • LONG, JOANNEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/24/2014
  • OLIVEIRA, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/24/2014
  • ROQUE, JOANNEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2019
  • SAUNDERS, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/24/2014
  • SMITH, WALTERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/24/2014
  • WILSON, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/24/2014
  • DA CUNHA, EDGARIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/24/2014
  • DIOCESAN HEALTH FACILITIESOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2000
  • MITCHELL, LAURAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2020
  • ROQUE, JOANNEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2019

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 hours3.86per resident day
RN hours0.64per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.59per resident day
Staff turnover27.3%CMS reported field
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