Quick answers
- Where is Catholic Memorial Home?
- 2446 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720, in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
- What is the phone number of Catholic Memorial Home?
- (508) 679-0011, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Catholic Memorial Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Catholic Memorial Home been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $94,419.
- What did inspectors find at Catholic Memorial Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (March 26, 2024 to July 10, 2026), Medicare lists 24 health citations; the most serious was level H. 5 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (March 26, 2024 to July 10, 2026), Catholic Memorial Home had 24 health citations; the most serious was level H (actual harm to residents). 5 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $94,419 in total (2 fines, the latest on October 14, 2025). Nurse staffing is 4.24 hours per resident per day; the Massachusetts average is 3.94 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: July 10, 2026 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 14, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 10, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0656 Level G
“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 (a few residents) · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0585 Level E
“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.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
Previous cycle: April 17, 2025 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 17, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0810 Level D
“Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: March 26, 2024 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 26, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level H
“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 (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0607 Level H
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
actual harm to residents; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0610 Level H
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
actual harm to residents; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0740 Level E
“Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (7)
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0345 Level C
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0291 Level D
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $94,419 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| March 26, 2024 | Fine | $84,061 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.03 | 0.97 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.66 | 2.31 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.24 | 3.94 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.95 | 3.52 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 31.6% | 37.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 54.1% | 42.7% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 5 nursing homes: Diocesan Health Facilities.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 300 |
| Average residents per day | 209.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – church related |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Diocesan Health Facilities |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1990-07-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2446 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720 |
| County | Bristol County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Phone | (508) 679‑0011 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225448 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Fall River Healthcare0.7 mi · Fall River, MA · 1 of 5 stars
- Somerset Ridge Center1.8 mi · Somerset, MA · 4 of 5 stars
- Sarah S Brayton Center1.8 mi · Fall River, MA · 2 of 5 stars
- Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation1.8 mi · Fall River, MA · 1 of 5 stars
- Fall River Jewish Home2.1 mi · Fall River, MA · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Southcoast Hospitals Group2.0 mi · Fall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital
- Saint Anne's Hospital3.5 mi · Fall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital
- Brown University Health Morton Hospital12 mi · Taunton, MA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13