Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit
145 Ward Hill Avenue, Bradford, MA 01835
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit is a nursing home in Bradford, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (978) 372-8000
- Last standard health inspection
- July 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 20
- Residents per day, on average
- 15.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Brn Corporation
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (0 vs 28).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.3 to 5.5 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 16, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.
Citation K0111. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- WHITTIER HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS II INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 03/28/2016
- WHITTIER HEALTHCARE TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/14/2012
- ARCIDI, ALFRED5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/07/2012
- ARCIDI, MICHAEL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/07/2012
- ARCIDI, PHILIP5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/14/2012
- GREENLEAF VI II INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2013
- ARCIDI, ALFREDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/14/2003
- ARCIDI, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/14/2003
- ARCIDI, PHILIPOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/14/2003
Questions
When was Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit last inspected?
CMS lists July 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit have?
CMS lists 0 health citations. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.