Brandon Woods of New Bedford
397 COUNTY STREET, New Bedford, MA 02740
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How Brandon Woods of New Bedford Compares
Brandon Woods of New Bedford is a 135-bed for-profit nursing facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (42.7%) is above the Massachusetts average of 21.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 135 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New Bedford, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 42.7% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (100% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (45% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
The Senior Community Around New Bedford
New Bedford sits in Bristol County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 95,498 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 41.0 years
- Median household income
- $71,450
- Median home value
- $317,800
Demographics for Bristol County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Bedford.
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