Nursing homes in Fall River, MA
Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fall River, part of the Bristol area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents in Fall River, Massachusetts, have access to seven nursing homes serving the 02720, 02721, and 02723 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, facilities across this Bristol County city hold an average overall rating of 1.6 out of 5 stars. While no local nursing homes currently maintain a 5-star rating, the Catholic Memorial Home, operated by Diocesan Health Facilities, stands out as the highest-rated option in the area with 3 stars.
Rating distribution
avg 1.6★ · 7 homesProvider mix in Fall River
6 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- BEST CARE SERVICES2 homes
- AZURE HEALTHCARE1 home
- DIOCESAN HEALTH FACILITIES1 home
- ALPHA SNF MA1 home
- MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES1 home
- NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE1 home
What to look for in Fall River
- 6 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 7 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Catholic Memorial Home at 3★.
- 7 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Fall River
- 1Catholic Memorial Home3.0DIOCESAN HEALTH FACILITIES · Large
- 2MILL BROOK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER3.0MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large
- 3KIMWELL NURSING AND REHABILITATION1.0BEST CARE SERVICES · Large
- 4FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME1.0AZURE HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 5CARVALHO GROVE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER1.0ALPHA SNF MA · Medium
- 6SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER1.0BEST CARE SERVICES · Large
- 7FALL RIVER HEALTHCARE1.0NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE · Large
All homes in Fall River
| Catholic Memorial Home DIOCESAN HEALTH FACILITIES · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| MILL BROOK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| KIMWELL NURSING AND REHABILITATION BEST CARE SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME AZURE HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| CARVALHO GROVE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER ALPHA SNF MA · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER BEST CARE SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| FALL RIVER HEALTHCARE NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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