Total staff
270
Employees
175
Contractors
95
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Alden Court Nursing Care
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Fairhaven, MA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Alden Court Nursing Care
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Fairhaven, MA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Alden Court Nursing Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Fairhaven, MA, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. The community also ensures older adults are treated well in a compassionate and home-like setting. With 24-hour care, concierge services, and therapeutic activities, residents can maintain their independence with ease. Dedicated to residents’ holistic wellness, the community provides the best possible care tailored to their needs and habits.
Art programs, special events, and various games encourage residents to live actively and gain meaningful experiences. A media room, a library, and a practice kitchen are among the top-notch amenities that aim to help residents return to their routines with ease and rest comfortably. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Fairhaven, residents are guaranteed a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Massachusetts, especially with its commitment to older adults’ welfare.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 36th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 36th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 57m per day
Rank #36 / 89Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 89 Massachusetts SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Massachusetts avg
+1%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 38m per day |
Types of Care at Alden Court Nursing Care
Nursing Home
Hospice Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
92.5%
Rank #21 / 92Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its Statewide rank out of 92. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
127 days
Occupancy rate
92.5%
Rank #21 / 92Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its Statewide rank out of 92. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
127 days
Walk Score: 28 / 100 Rank #366 / 499Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 366th out of 499 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
2.01:1
22% better than Massachusetts average
Avg staff/day
90
Average shift
7.6 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts average
Total staff hours (quarter)
62,854
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
29
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
164
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
11.3%
7,085 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 62
Physical Therapy Aide: 8
Physical Therapy Assistant: 6
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Registered Nurse: 1
Medical Director: 1
Other Physician: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 102 | 62 | 164 | 32,708 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 0 | 29 | 11,570 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,485 | 76 | 83% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 1 | 10 | 2,684 | 91 | 99% | 8.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,859 | 85 | 92% | 5.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,747 | 70 | 76% | 8.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,597 | 84 | 91% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,530 | 81 | 88% | 6.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,145 | 62 | 67% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,112 | 76 | 83% | 6.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 920 | 69 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 700 | 84 | 91% | 6.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 368 | 46 | 50% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 348 | 63 | 68% | 4.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 40 | 43% | 2 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 55 | 16 | 17% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 4 | 4% | 8.3 |
164 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
29 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
83%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days
99%
10 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
92%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
76%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
91%
8 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
88%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
83%
4 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
75%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
91%
1 Administrator
% of Days
62%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
62%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
50%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
68%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
43%
1 Other Physician
% of Days
17%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
4%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$12K Rank #49 / 90Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 90 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Massachusetts average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 90 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
83% lower than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: $72K
Number of fines
1
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$12K
Massachusetts average
$72K
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.3
30% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.3
42% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.0%
34% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.2%
30% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 19.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
34.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
34.8%
58% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.1%
69% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
22% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%
130% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
23% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.7%
84% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.1%
21% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.1%
14% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.2%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.6%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
35% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
60.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
60.3%
22% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
98% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
2% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 years
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
21 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
134
Medicare
38
28.4% of residents
Medicaid
79
59% of residents
Private pay or other
17
12.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Alden Court Nursing Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
92.5%
↑ 2.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$3.5M
↑ ~$2.8M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$11.4M
↑ ~$918.6K vs 2022
Profit Margin
15.4%
↑ 12.2pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$23.1M
Profit
$3.5M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$23.1M Rank #33 / 92Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Massachusetts SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$3.5M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #33 / 92Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$11.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #33 / 92Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$22.5M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
Beauty Services
Dining Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
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2.2 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alden Court Nursing Care
Is Alden Court Nursing Care in a walkable area?
Alden Court Nursing Care has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the best email address for Alden Court Nursing Care?
The team at Alden Court Nursing Care can be reached at [email protected].
What is the address of Alden Court Nursing Care?
Alden Court Nursing Care is located at 389 Alden Rd, Fairhaven, MA 02719.
What is the phone number of Alden Court Nursing Care?
(508) 991-8600 will put you in contact with the team at Alden Court Nursing Care.
Is Alden Court Nursing Care Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Alden Court Nursing Care is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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