Catholic Memorial Home
2446 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720 · (508) 679-0011 · CMS certification number 225448
Catholic Memorial Home is a 300-bed nonprofit nursing home in Fall River, Massachusetts, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1990. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 24 health citations, 5 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Massachusetts average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 8 | 6.4 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.24 | 3.94 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.6% | 37.6% |
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3.1 |
Facility details
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
|---|---|
| Chain | Diocesan Health Facilities (5 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 300 (about 209 residents a day) |
| County | Bristol |
| Last standard inspection | July 10, 2026 |
Inspection history
24 citations from 4 inspections, 2 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
July 10, 2026 6 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Aug 20, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0686 · severity code E · corrected Aug 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0585 · severity code E · corrected Aug 20, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code D · corrected Aug 20, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Aug 20, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0580 · severity code D · corrected Aug 20, 2026
October 14, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Nov 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0656 · severity code G · corrected Nov 14, 2025
April 17, 2025 8 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code E · corrected May 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected May 19, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected May 19, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected May 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code D · corrected May 19, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0810 · severity code D · corrected May 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected May 19, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0583 · severity code D · corrected May 19, 2025
March 26, 2024 8 citations · standard inspection Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Actual harm to residents (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0600 · severity code H · corrected Apr 12, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Actual harm to residents (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0610 · severity code H · corrected Apr 12, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Actual harm to residents (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0607 · severity code H · corrected Apr 12, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Apr 12, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0740 · severity code E · corrected Apr 12, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0609 · severity code E · corrected Apr 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0686 · severity code D · corrected Apr 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected Apr 12, 2024
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Fine | $84,061 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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