Fall River Jewish Home

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2026.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0761 3 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.2 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on June 13, 2024.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0694. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

• Citation F0865. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

• Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

• Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0607 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

• Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0804 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0582 2 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 June 16, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 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 June 16, 2025.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2025.

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• Ownership

  CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 20, 2024 from $51,480 to $52,702.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 20, 2024 from $79,200 to $51,480.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2024.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0925. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0576. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0800. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

• Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2024.

• Citation E0013. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2024.

• Citation E0029. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop a communication plan.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2024.

• Citation E0036. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2024.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2024.

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• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

69 of 341 Massachusetts homes (20%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2024.

• Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2024.

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CMS fine of $52,702 on March 20, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.2 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2024.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0624. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.

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