Quick answers
- Where is The Grove at Carvalho?
- 273 Oak Grove Avenue, Fall River, MA 02723, in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
- What is the phone number of The Grove at Carvalho?
- (781) 831-3966, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of The Grove at Carvalho?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has The Grove at Carvalho been fined?
- Medicare lists 7 fines totaling $39,082.
- What did inspectors find at The Grove at Carvalho?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 27, 2023 to April 8, 2026), Medicare lists 47 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (December 27, 2023 to April 8, 2026), The Grove at Carvalho had 47 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $39,082 in total (7 fines, the latest on February 3, 2026). Nurse staffing is 3.46 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: April 8, 2026 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 3, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 8, 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 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
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.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
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: February 19, 2025 — 22 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 19, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 22 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0838 Level F
“Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.”
F0867 Level F
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0583 Level E
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
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.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0711 Level E
“Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.”
F0712 Level E
“Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.”
F0756 Level E
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level D
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0577 Level C
“Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.”
F0844 Level B
“Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.”
Earlier cycle: December 27, 2023 — 16 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 27, 2023 (standard health inspection); September 10, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 16 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0727 Level E
“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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
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.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0849 Level D
“Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.”
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.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0740 Level D
“Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0791 Level D
“Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.”
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 (1)
E0026 Level C
“Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $39,082 (7 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2026 | Fine | $8,278 |
| February 3, 2026 | Fine | $8,278 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,178 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $3,529 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $8,469 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $2,117 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
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 | 0.38 | 0.66 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.92 | 0.97 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.16 | 2.31 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.46 | 3.94 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.19 | 3.52 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.28 | 0.46 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 112 |
| Average residents per day | 78 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| 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 | 273 Oak Grove Avenue, Fall River, MA 02723 |
| County | Bristol County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Phone | (781) 831‑3966 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225453 |
| 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).
- Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation0.6 mi · Fall River, MA · 1 of 5 stars
- Fall River Jewish Home0.6 mi · Fall River, MA · 3 of 5 stars
- Fall River Healthcare1.8 mi · Fall River, MA · 1 of 5 stars
- Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center2.2 mi · Somerset, MA · 4 of 5 stars
- Catholic Memorial Home2.3 mi · Fall River, MA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Southcoast Hospitals Group0.9 mi · Fall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital
- Saint Anne's Hospital1.7 mi · Fall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital
- Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital14 mi · East Providence, RI · Psychiatric 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