6 nursing homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Bristol County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 6
- average CMS stars
- 2.7
- Medicaid certified
- 6
- beds
- 850
Which New Bedford nursing homes take Medicaid
6 of the 6 nursing homes in New Bedford are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across New Bedford
The average overall CMS rating in New Bedford is 2.7 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 1 |
| 3 of 5 | 1 |
| 2 of 5 | 1 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
All 6 nursing homes in New Bedford
- Sacred Heart Nursing Home359 Summer Street, New Bedford 02740
- Care One at New Bedford221 Fitzgerald Drive, New Bedford 02745
- Hathaway Manor Extended Care863 Hathaway Road, New Bedford 02740
- Brandon Woods of New Bedford397 County Street, New Bedford 02740
- The Oaks4525 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford 02745
- Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford200 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford 02740
New Bedford nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks | 4 of 5 | 2 |
| Sacred Heart Nursing Home | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Care One at New Bedford | 3 of 5 | 7 |
| Hathaway Manor Extended Care | 2 of 5 | 10 |
| Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford | 2 of 5 | 11 |
Fines and abuse flags in New Bedford
3 homes were fined $573,175 in total over 3 years, none carries the CMS abuse icon and 1 is on the special focus list.
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Or see every nursing home in Massachusetts, by city and town.
Who inspects nursing homes in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about New Bedford
How much does a nursing home cost in Massachusetts?
A shared room has a Massachusetts median of $14,448 a month, a private room $15,817 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Massachusetts?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in New Bedford, MA?
6 certified homes with 850 beds.
Which nursing homes in New Bedford have the best ratings?
Sacred Heart Nursing Home has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.