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Complaint Investigation

Brandon Woods Of Dartmouth

November 12, 2025 · South Dartmouth, MA · 567 Dartmouth Street
Citations 2
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 118
Provider ID 225233
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Inspection Summary

Brandon Woods of Dartmouth in SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA — inspection on November 12, 2025.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0684
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

seven days, then weekly for four weeks and then monthly for three months.G.

The Director of Maintenance will audit resident beds for exposed metal, sharp edges or defective parts monthly for three months.H.

The results of the audits will be presented and reviewed at the monthly QAPI Committee meeting for three months or until compliance is achieved.I.

The Administrator and the Director of Nursing and/or designee are responsible for overall compliance.

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COMPLETED

11/12/2025

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Brandon Woods of Dartmouth

567 Dartmouth Street South Dartmouth, MA 02748

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES

Potential Environmental Hazard - Exposed Bed Frame Joint.E. On 09/25/25, the Unit Managers conducted daily visual observation audits on their units to ensure staff are using gait belts during transfers and that staff are transferring the residents with the appropriate number of staff assistance.F.

Unit Managers will conduct Resident Transfer Observation Audits daily for seven days, then weekly for four weeks and then monthly for three months.G.

The Director of Maintenance will audit resident beds for exposed metal, sharp edges or defective parts monthly for three months.H.

The results of the audits will be presented and reviewed at the monthly QAPI Committee meeting for three months or until compliance is achieved.I.

The Administrator and the Director of Nursing and/or designee are responsible for overall compliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Brandon Woods of Dartmouth or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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