nursing home in Bradford, MA
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit
145 Ward Hill Avenue, Bradford, MA 01835 · (978) 372-8000
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit at a glance
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit is a 20-bed for-profit nursing home in Bradford, Massachusetts (Essex County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 7.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 24, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 64.1% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 20
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 11, 2016
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Essex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225783
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 7.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.83 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.89 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.94 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 64.1% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 81.8% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 0 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 20 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 16 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 80.5% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 91.3% | 78.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 0 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 18, 2025 |
| July 16, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 16, 2024 |
| July 16, 2024 Fire safety | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0111 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 16, 2024 |
| July 16, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 16, 2024 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITTIER HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS II INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/28/2016 |
| ARCIDI, ALFRED Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 11/07/2012 |
| ARCIDI, MICHAEL Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 11/07/2012 |
| ARCIDI, PHILIP Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/14/2012 |
| WHITTIER HEALTHCARE TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/14/2012 |
| ARCIDI, ALFRED Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/04/2019 |
| ARCIDI, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2003 |
| ARCIDI, PHILIP Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2003 |
| ARCIDI, ALFRED Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/04/2019 |
| ARCIDI, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2003 |
| ARCIDI, PHILIP Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/04/2019 |
| ARCIDI, ALFRED Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2003 |
| ARCIDI, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2003 |
| ARCIDI, PHILIP Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2003 |
| GREENLEAF VI II INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
| D'APOLITO, DEBORAH Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2016 |
| DURKIN, ADRIA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2019 |
| WILKINS, ZACHARY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit's rating?
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit 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 Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit and how do I contact it?
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit is at 145 Ward Hill Avenue, Bradford, MA 01835. Phone: (978) 372-8000.
About this data
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