Catholic Memorial Home
2446 HIGHLAND AVENUE, Fall River, MA 02720
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Catholic Memorial Home Compares
Catholic Memorial Home is a 300-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fall River, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.7%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 300 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fall River, the local average is 1.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.7% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (51% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (47% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8% (45% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Catholic Memorial Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Catholic Memorial Home with other nursing homes in Fall River.
How is Catholic Memorial Home addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Catholic Memorial Home doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.7% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Catholic Memorial Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Catholic Memorial Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Catholic Memorial Home's rating advantage in Fall River?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.6 stars across 7 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Catholic Memorial Home?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Fall River
Fall River 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 Fall River.
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