Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth
SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA · 118 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 21, 2026
CMS Certification Number 225233 · first certified July 1975
Ownership
Operated by ELDER SERVICES · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MA
24 citations — more than 89% of the 341 certified nursing homes in MA. Compared within MA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 10 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 7. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 556 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
9 of the 24 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 24 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 24 |
| Median facility in MA | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 20, 2023 | 6 |
| February 19, 2025 | 8 |
| April 21, 2026 | 10 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 2 | 2026-04-21 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 2 | 2026-04-21 |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | 2 | 2026-04-21 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-02-19 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2025-02-19 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2023-12-20 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2025-02-19 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2023-12-20 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 9
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 9 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 21, 2026 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2026) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2026) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2026) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2026) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2026) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2026) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2026) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2026) |
February 19, 2025 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 21, 2025) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 21, 2025) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 21, 2025) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 21, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 21, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 21, 2025) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 21, 2025) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 21, 2025) |
December 20, 2023 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2024) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.