SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER
4901 NORTH MAIN STREET, Fall River, MA 02720
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How SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER Compares
SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER is a 183-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 lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.0%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 183 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% 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: 14.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (34% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (26% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — 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 SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER with other nursing homes in Fall River.
How is SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.1% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 183 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER 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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