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The Oaks
4525 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA 02745
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The Oaks Description
Beautifully situated in a wooded area in the coastal town of New Bedford, Massachusetts, The Oaks, a Life Care Centers of America facility, has a homelike atmosphere that welcomes our residents and patients into the Life Care family. Within 15 minutes of New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital, our nursing home is a perfect location for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and post-operative recovery.
Focusing on inpatient rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, The Oaks' in-house team of therapists and nurses individualizes care based on each resident's and patient's personal needs and goals. Our facility features state-of-the-art equipment such as the VitalStim® therapy system for swallowing disorders, as well as Closed Pulse Irrigation™ wound care.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The Oaks senior living facility has received a mix of reviews from residents, their families, and former employees. Many express gratitude for the compassionate and supportive care provided, especially in difficult times such as end-of-life care. Specific staff members were praised for their dedication and kindness, making residents feel comfortable and well-cared for.
However, there are also reports of negative experiences, including concerns about the timeliness and quality of care, particularly during the night shift. Some reviews mention issues with the administration of medication, lack of rehabilitation activities, and inadequate communication with family members. There are also complaints about the facility's cleanliness and management of personal belongings.
A former employee highlighted internal problems such as favoritism, bullying, and a lack of teamwork, which they felt impacted the quality of care. Despite these challenges, the care provided to residents was still described as impeccable by some.
One review offers a more balanced perspective, acknowledging the facility's dated appearance but praising the staff's kindness and the overall atmosphere. This reviewer appreciated the small gestures of care and the facility's quiet, secluded grounds.
Overall, while there are heartfelt testimonials of excellent care and staff dedication, there are also significant concerns that potential residents and their families may want to consider.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 10, 1989
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 122
Total current residents: 96
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-14 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-28 | 2021-06-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-05-28 | 2021-06-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-05-28 | 2021-06-16 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-01 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2019-05-06 | 2019-05-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-05-06 | 2019-05-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2019-05-06 | 2019-05-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-05-06 | 2019-05-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2019-05-06 | 2019-05-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2019-05-06 | 2019-05-30 | B | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2019-05-06 | 2019-05-30 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-05-06 | 2019-05-30 | D | 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. |
| 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
| 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | D | 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. |
| 2018-02-02 | 2018-03-01 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Acushnet which is 4.6 miles away and has a population of 10,850 (small town).
- The average income is $54,620, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 75
- Low Temperature: 34
- Average Temperature: 53.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 133 days of rain, 28 days of snow and 203 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year
- The median age is 38.6 years old, very high compared to other cities.
- 4.41% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 20.03% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 9% Black or African-American, 19% Hispanic or Latino, and 68% White.
- The crime rate is 6.12 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.55 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.51 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.4 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.49 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 169.0, Moderate Days 12.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Trucchi's Supermarket
2.9 miles awayJason's Variety
4.1 miles awayStop & Shop
4.2 miles awaySave-A-Lot
5.4 miles awayMarket Basket
5.9 miles awayTransportation
Seastreak Ferry Terminal
7.4 miles awayCuttyhunk Ferry Company
7.5 miles awayFreetown (under construction)
7.7 miles awayBus Stations
Mill St. Stop
7.2 miles awayKempton St. Stop
7.2 miles awayBedford towers stop
7.2 miles awayShaws Stop NB-9 / NB10
7.2 miles awayMall Stop NB-9 / NB-10
7.3 miles awayBanks
Santander
5.4 miles awayBank Five
6.5 miles awayBank of America
6.8 miles awayNew Bedford Credit Union
7.1 miles awayBank 5
9.5 miles awayHospitals
Vibra Hospital of Southern Massachusetts
0.1 miles awaySaint Luke's Hospital
7.8 miles awayCharlton Memorial Hospital
10.4 miles awayCorrigan Mental Health Center
10.5 miles awayHigh Point Hospital
10.7 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
2.8 miles awayCVS
7.2 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
12.1 miles awayRite Aid
14.5 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
18.1 miles awayDentists
Souza Family Orthodontics
7.3 miles awayAspen Dental
12.0 miles awayFreeman Dental Associates
22.8 miles awayDr. Michael J Dinn
22.9 miles awayParks
Pulaski Park
0.8 miles awayNew Bedford Cr4
0.8 miles awayQuaker Wells
2.0 miles awayPine Hill Park
2.0 miles awayHilltop Park
2.3 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Dartmouth Mall
7.1 miles awaySwansea Mall
13.9 miles awayKingston Collection
19.7 miles awayCulture
Dartmouth Cultural Center
10.5 miles awayNarrows Center for the Arts
11.4 miles awayDedee Shattuck Gallery
13.6 miles awayCivilian Conservation Corps Amphitheater
14.9 miles awayArch Ceramics Gallery
17.0 miles awayRestaurants
PizzaExpress
2.1 miles awayCafe Roma
2.2 miles awayAirport Grille
4.7 miles awayGalaxy Pizza
6.2 miles awayNinety Nine Restaurant and Pub
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