HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE
863 HATHAWAY ROAD, New Bedford, MA 02740
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How HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE Compares
HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE is a 142-bed nonprofit nursing facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.4%) is below the Massachusetts average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 142 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% 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: 15.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (28% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (45% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.9% — 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 HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE with other nursing homes in New Bedford.
How is HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE 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 HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.3% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.1% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 142 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HATHAWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE lag behind other New Bedford options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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