Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF880Jun 21, 2022

  Based on records reviewed and interviews for 12 of 12 sampled residents (Resident #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12), the Facility failed to ensure they implemented and maintained an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe environment, to help prevent the development and transmission of COVID-19 infection (an acute respiratory illness in humans caused by a coronavirus, which is characterized mainly by fever and cough and is capable of progressing to severe symptoms and in some cases death, especially in older people and those with underlying health conditions), as required and per Facility Policy. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF886Jun 21, 2022

  Based on records reviewed and interviews for 12 of 12 sampled residents, (Residents #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12), the Facility failed to ensure they implemented an effective COVID-19 (an acute respiratory illness in humans caused by a coronavirus, which is characterized mainly by fever and cough and is capable of progressing to severe symptoms and in some cases death, especially in older people and those with underlying health conditions) surveillance testing program in order to identify and prevent the transmission of COVID-19 as required, when a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1 chose not to be tested on Monday 5/16/22 and Monday 5/23/22 at the facility to comply with the weekly testing requirement, and told the facility she was tested in the community at a local… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Apr 24, 2024

  Based on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who was assessed by nursing as being at risk for falls and required the use of a chair alarm in an effort to prevent falls, the Facility failed to ensure his/her assistive devices were functioning properly to prevent incidents and/or accidents resulting in an injury. On 4/07/24 after Resident #1 was found on the floor in the hallway after a fall, it was determined that his/her chair alarm was found to be in the off position and therefore had not sounded to alert staff that he/she was in motion. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 27, 2025

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice for food safety and sanitation to prevent the potential spread of foodborne illness to residents who are at high risk. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the main kitchen floor was maintained in a sanitary and safe condition. Findings include: Review of the 2022 Food Code by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), revised 1/2023, indicated but was not limited to the following: -6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF585Feb 20, 2026

  Based on document review and interview, the facility failed to implement their grievance process and attempt to resolve grievances in a timely manner for one Resident (#25), out of a total sample of 17 residents.Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Grievance Policy, dated 1/5/26, indicated but was not limited to the following: - [Corporate Name] shall ensure that residents, family members, responsible parties are provided with a mechanism to communicate concerns, conflicts, complaints, grievances or opportunities for improvement in care and services- grievance forms are available for the resident, family, responsible party to complete on first floor bulletin board, through resident council activity staff, and with social services- it is the responsibility of all staff… […]