Catholic Memorial Home

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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 May 4, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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