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538 Robeson Street Fall River, MA 02720 · Bristol County
All 7 nursing homes in Fall River, MA (7 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 225317 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Fall River Jewish Home a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Fall River Jewish Home as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Massachusetts average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.26 hours per resident per day at Fall River Jewish Home, below the Massachusetts median of 3.72 (US median: 3.72). About 0.54 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.03 hours, 7% below its all-week average. 45.1% of nursing staff left within a year (Massachusetts median 36.1%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Fall River Jewish Home: Medicare and Medicaid
Fall River Jewish Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Massachusetts's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on August 5, 2026 and found 3 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 40 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 40 citations at Fall River Jewish Home across 7 inspection dates, 6 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on March 20, 2024. The most common areas cited were resident rights (8) and nutrition and dietary (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level G, March 20, 2024). 6 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 5, 2026 · 3 citations
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure 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.
June 10, 2025 · 12 citations
EProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
EHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
BGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
June 13, 2024 · 19 citations
FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EEnsure 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.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
DAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
DEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
DHonor 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.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DImplement 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.
DProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
BGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
May 6, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
March 20, 2024 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
December 19, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
October 30, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Questions to ask on a tour of Fall River Jewish Home
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on March 20, 2024 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on June 10, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $52,702 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2024 | Fine | $52,702 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Fall River Jewish Home
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.2 mi
Southcoast Hospital Group, INC Fall RiverEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 10m for patients treated and sent home
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1.5 mi
Saint Anne's Hospital, a Caritas Family Hospital Fall RiverEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 14m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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