Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Hospice Care · Fairhaven, MA
CMS overall rating Info 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.

Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Hospice Care · Fairhaven, MA
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Inspection History

In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021
Total health inspections 4

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
17 Rank #26 / 89Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Massachusetts State average, with a ranking across all 89 MA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Massachusetts average 32.7

Citations per inspection
4.25 Rank #22 / 89Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Massachusetts mean across 89 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Massachusetts average 7.24


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious Health citations
2 Rank #25 / 54Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 54 homes in Massachusetts. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Massachusetts SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
33% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

0 critical citations Massachusetts average: 0.3

2 serious citations Massachusetts average: 1.5

15 moderate citations Massachusetts average: 29.7

0 minor citations Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 5 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Mar 03, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 03, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 03, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 03, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 151
Employees 94
Contractors 57
Staff to resident ratio 2.10:1
26% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average ratio: 1.66:1 Massachusetts average ratio: 1.66:1See full Massachusetts ranking
Avg staff/day 45
Average shift 6.9 hours
13% worse than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 7.9 hours Massachusetts average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Massachusetts ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 28,612

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info 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 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 67
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

11.7%

3,361 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 19 Registered Nurse: 13 Licensed Practical Nurse: 9 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Mental Health Service Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant48196713,79292100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse159245,15292100%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff5052,02992100%7.2
Registered Nurse713201,8268390%8.6
RN Director of Nursing5051,4488289%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist9096297885%2.4
Administrator1014806065%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0224667076%6.7
Nurse Practitioner1014645863%8
Speech Language Pathologist0224516571%6.7
Dietitian1014485661%8
Physical Therapy Aide0113886166%6.4
Mental Health Service Worker1123013841%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0332744650%5.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0112062628%7.9
Qualified Social Worker044934246%2.2
Nurse Aide in Training101841112%7.7
Medical Director011521314%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113167%5.1
67 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
20 Registered Nurse
% of Days 90%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 89%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 85%
1 Administrator
% of Days 65%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 76%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 61%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 41%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 50%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 28%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 46%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 12%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023

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 $9K Rank #42 / 90Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd 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.
88% lower than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: $72K

Number of fines 1
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $9K
Massachusetts average $72K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Sep 27, 2023 · $9K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 27, 2023
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.6
33% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 26.9
35% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 33.8%
81% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.7%
7% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 19.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.3%
19% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.5%
81% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.5%
47% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.9%
89% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.4%
14% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 16.6%
55% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.2%
45% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.7%
6% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.9%
11% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
58% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.6%
6% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

59% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 72
Medicare
2
2.8% of residents
Medicaid
66
91.7% of residents
Private pay or other
4
5.6% 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.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$10.6M
Profit
$978.8K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$10.6M Rank #83 / 92Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd 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
$978.8K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #85 / 92Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th 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.
$5.2M
48.7% of revenue Rank #50 / 92Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Massachusetts average. Well-run Massachusetts SNFs typically land around 54–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
Total costs $9.6M

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: 2-story

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

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Rehabilitative Support

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Nursing Home in Massachusetts

Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center is located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

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HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

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Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center

Is Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center in a walkable area?

Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the address of Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center?

Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center is located at 184 Main St, Fairhaven, MA 02719.

What is the phone number of Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center?

(508) 997-3193 will put you in contact with the team at Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center.

Is Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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