nursing home in Fairhaven, MA
Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center
389 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719 · (508) 991-8600
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center is a 142-bed non-profit nursing home in Fairhaven, Massachusetts (Bristol County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 11, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $209,335.
Nursing staff turnover is 57.2% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 142
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Bristol County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225387
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.24 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.51 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.68 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.65 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 57.2% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 18 | 51.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $209,335 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 142 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 132 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.6% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 11.6% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 6.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 19.5% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 23.1% | 15.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 15.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.7% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.3% | 21.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.1% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 84.7% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 60.3% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 58.2% | 78.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Standard | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 18, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 18, 2025 |
| July 23, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 16, 2024 |
| July 23, 2024 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 16, 2024 |
| July 23, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 16, 2024 |
| July 23, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 16, 2024 |
| March 21, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
| March 21, 2023 Standard | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
| March 21, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
| March 21, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
| March 21, 2023 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 6, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $209,335 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | Fine | $209,335 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHCOAST LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, INC. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2025 |
| SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SYSTEM INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2025 |
| WALKER & DUNLOP, LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| GULAREK, JORDAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2025 |
| SOUTHCOAST HEALTH SYSTEM INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| SOUTHCOAST LONG-TERM CARE PROPERTIES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| SOUTHCOAST LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| TRUINI, BRAD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2025 |
| BUIOCCHI, PATRICIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| CABRAL, LOUIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| GIUMETTI, DONALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| GREENWOOD-SYRON, ANDREA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| TRUINI, BRAD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| BUSHELL, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| MCCREADY, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| RUA, JASON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| BUIOCCHI, PATRICIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| BUSHELL, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| CABRAL, LOUIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| GIUMETTI, DONALD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| GREENWOOD-SYRON, ANDREA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| GULAREK, JORDAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| MCCREADY, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| RUA, JASON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| SOUTHCOAST LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| TRUINI, BRAD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center is at 389 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Phone: (508) 991-8600.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.