Quick answers
- Where is Sarah S Brayton Center?
- 4901 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720, in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
- What is the phone number of Sarah S Brayton Center?
- (508) 675-1001, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Sarah S Brayton Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Sarah S Brayton Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Sarah S Brayton Center.
- What did inspectors find at Sarah S Brayton Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 18, 2023 to February 20, 2026), Medicare lists 50 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 18, 2023 to February 20, 2026), Sarah S Brayton Center had 50 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.30 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: February 20, 2026 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 20, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0565 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0692 Level E
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0712 Level E
“Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
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.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Previous cycle: December 19, 2024 — 20 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 19, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 20 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0655 Level E
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0685 Level E
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing 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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0887 Level E
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
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.”
F0602 Level D
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0694 Level D
“Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.”
F0804 Level D
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
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.”
F0577 Level C
“Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.”
F0640 Level B
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
Earlier cycle: September 18, 2023 — 21 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 18, 2023 (standard health inspection); December 5, 2023 (complaint investigation).
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 20 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0679 Level E
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
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.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0908 Level E
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0553 Level D
“Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.”
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.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
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.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0623 Level B
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0625 Level B
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0641 Level B
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
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 (19)
K0211 Level F
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0222 Level F
“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.”
K0223 Level F
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0911 Level F
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
E0004 Level F
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
E0020 Level F
“Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0711 Level F
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0291 Level D
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0911 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
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 | 0.57 | 0.66 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.73 | 0.97 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.01 | 2.31 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.30 | 3.94 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.05 | 3.52 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 38.9% | 37.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 29.2% | 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 10 nursing homes: Best Care Services.
Legal business name: Sarah S Brayton SNF Operations BHC.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 183 |
| Average residents per day | 161.6 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Best Care Services |
| Legal business name | Sarah S Brayton SNF Operations BHC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1993-08-11 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 4901 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720 |
| County | Bristol County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Phone | (508) 675‑1001 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225589 |
| Name in Medicare records | SARAH S BRAYTON CENTER |
| 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).
- Catholic Memorial Home1.8 mi · Fall River, MA · 2 of 5 stars
- Fall River Healthcare2.5 mi · Fall River, MA · 1 of 5 stars
- Somerset Ridge Center3.2 mi · Somerset, MA · 4 of 5 stars
- Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation3.7 mi · Fall River, MA · 1 of 5 stars
- Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center3.9 mi · Somerset, MA · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Southcoast Hospitals Group3.8 mi · Fall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital
- Saint Anne's Hospital5.2 mi · Fall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital
- Brown University Health Morton Hospital10 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