FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME
538 ROBESON STREET, Fall River, MA 02720
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How FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME Compares
FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME is a 62-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fall River, 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 quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.3%) is above the Massachusetts average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 62 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 101% 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: 10.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (52% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (82% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (45% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.2% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME with other nursing homes in Fall River.
How is FALL RIVER JEWISH 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 practices help FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.3% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.3% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 101% occupancy across 62 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does FALL RIVER JEWISH HOME lag behind other Fall River options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.6 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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