Brandon Woods Of Dartmouth
South Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts · CCN 225233 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Elder Services (6 facilities, chain average 2.2 stars)
CMS rates Brandon Woods Of Dartmouth 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 118 certified beds, 103 residents a day on average. 32 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 4 involving actual harm; 3 fines totalling $31,190.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 1 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.86329 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.48825 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.44243 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.6% (registered nurses 50%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | 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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-21 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-21 | 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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-21 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-25 complaint survey |
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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-03-25 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0805 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2026-03-06 |
| 2025-11-12 complaint survey |
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 that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-11-12 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-04 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-19 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-19 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-01-14 complaint survey |
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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-12-23 |
| 2025-01-14 complaint survey |
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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-12-23 |
| 2025-01-14 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0805 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-12-23 |
| 2024-10-17 complaint survey |
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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-27 complaint survey |
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 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-08-27 complaint survey |
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 that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-08-27 complaint survey |
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0727 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-04-30 complaint survey |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-04-18 |
| 2023-12-20 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · tag F0868 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-20 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-20 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-20 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-20 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-20 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-23 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Fine | $10,539 |
| 2024-08-27 | Fine | $11,333 |
| 2024-04-30 | Fine | $9,318 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rch/Kcp 2021 Fund Investors, Lp Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Rch/Kcp 2021 Fund Investors, Lp Organization | 5% or greater security interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group, Lp Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-03 |
| Baker Tilly US LLP Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-03 |
| Boston Helpdesk, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-04-21 |
| Dartmouth Street Limited Partnership Organization | adp of the snf | — | 1998-12-08 |
| Essex Group Management Corp Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-31 |
| Essex Group Staffing Company Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2007-07-31 |
| Intelycare, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2017-12-16 |
| Essex Group Management Corp Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 1995-01-01 |
| Harris, Cheryl Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-03 |
| Hetzler, Julianne Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-11-01 |
| Picone, Scott Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2002-05-26 |
| Romano, Frank Individual | adp of the snf | — | 1973-07-09 |
| Romano, Katelyn Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2017-05-08 |
| Teves, Phillip Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2021-04-01 |
| Romano, Frank Individual | corporate director | — | 1973-07-09 |
| Romano, Frank Individual | corporate officer | — | 1973-07-09 |
| Harris, Cheryl Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-10-03 |
| Hetzler, Julianne Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-11-01 |
| Picone, Scott Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2002-05-26 |
| Romano, Frank Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1973-07-09 |
| Romano, Katelyn Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-05-08 |
| Teves, Phillip Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-04-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Bristol County.