Nursing homes in New Bedford, MA

Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New Bedford, part of the Bristol area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Located in Bristol County, New Bedford features six nursing homes serving residents across the 02740 and 02745 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. Local care options include two five-star facilities, most notably The Oaks, which is operated by Life Care Centers of America. Families can use these standardized ratings to evaluate quality and clinical performance.

What to look for in New Bedford

• 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 4 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 4 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in New Bedford

1. 1
   Oaks, The

   LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   SACRED HEART NURSING HOME

   DIOCESAN HEALTH FACILITIES · Large
   5.0
3. 3
   CARE ONE AT NEW BEDFORD

   CAREONE · Large
   3.0
4. 4
   HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE

   INTEGRITUS HEALTHCARE · Large
   2.0
5. 5
   Brandon Woods of New Bedford

   ELDER SERVICES · Large
   1.0
6. 6
   VANTAGE HEALTH & REHAB OF NEW BEDFORD

   VANTAGE CARE · Medium
   1.0

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