OAKS, THE
Grade B — 87/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
122
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Total Fines
None
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
PRESTON, FORREST
99%
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
NEW BEDFORD MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC
HETZLER, JULIANNE
LONG, ZOFIA
MEDEIROS, TAYLER
PRESTON, AUBREY
PRESTON, FORREST
SILVA, HELENA
FLETCHER, TODD
LAY, LISA
SWANKER, RICHARD
ZIEGLER, JAMES
CROSS, CINDY
FLETCHER, TODD
HENRY, TERRY
LAY, LISA
SWANKER, RICHARD
THURMOND, JOAN
ZIEGLER, JAMES
Penalties & Fines
No penalties or fines on record.
Health Inspection Deficiencies (15)
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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
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
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Administration Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
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
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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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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