ElderGrade
B

82.6/100

Above average

Our Ladys Haven Of Fairhaven Inc

71 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719

CMS 5/5 stars #4 of 28 in Bristol County (508) 999-4561
Certified beds
117
Occupancy
68%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

29.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.84 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 36% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.76 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.84 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.46 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 35.90%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 19 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 14, 2025 (9 months ago).

E Nov 14, 2025 F0565

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 14, 2025 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 14, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 14, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B Nov 14, 2025 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, minimal potential

E Oct 29, 2024 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 29, 2024 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 29, 2024 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of DIOCESAN HEALTH FACILITIES, which operates 5 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MELLO, CURTIS Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
SIMMONS, CAITLIN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HENRY, DIANA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KILEY, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LONG, JOANNE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MATHIAS, GREGORY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NELSON, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
OLIVEIRA, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PIGNATO, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SULLIVAN, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DA CUNHA, EDGAR Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DIOCESAN HEALTH FACILITIES Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Our Ladys Haven Of Fairhaven Inc

What is the ElderGrade for Our Ladys Haven Of Fairhaven Inc? +

Our Ladys Haven Of Fairhaven Inc holds an ElderGrade of B (82.6 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Our Ladys Haven Of Fairhaven Inc? +

Residents receive an average of 3.76 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Our Ladys Haven Of Fairhaven Inc been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 19 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Our Ladys Haven Of Fairhaven Inc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Our Ladys Haven Of Fairhaven Inc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.