All citations for Vantage Health & Rehab of 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

February 20, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 49 citations

Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop a communication plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2026).
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 February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
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 February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).
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 February 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 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.