All citations for Care One at New Bedford

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 5, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 54 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0895, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0886, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0907, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 19, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.