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 25 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0541, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
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 January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2023).

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.