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Sarah S Brayton Center

4901 NORTH MAIN STREET, FALL RIVER, MA, 02720

(508) 675-1001

sarahbraytonhc.com

183 licensed beds

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

4901 North Main Street

Fall River, MA 02720

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

183

CMS facility ID

225589

Care type

Nursing home

County

Bristol

Facility name

Sarah S Brayton Center

Street address

4901 NORTH MAIN STREET

City / state / ZIP

Fall River, MA 02720

Phone

(508) 675-1001

Website

sarahbraytonhc.com

About this facility — Sarah S Brayton Center

Sarah S Brayton Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Fall River, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 183 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 18 senior care facilities in Fall River and 341 skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Sarah S Brayton Center 69 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $151,920 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Best Care Services

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Al-madi, Sami

Operational control — since 2022

Bonadio & Co Llp

Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Chapler, Yaakov

Operational control — since 2022

Reliant Pro Rehab, Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Sarza, Sandra

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Steinberg, Moshe

Operational control — since 2022

Torres, Efrain

Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Twomagnets Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1993-08-11

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

9 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$151,920 total

Last standard inspection

2026-02-20

Nurse staffing

3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$505 per day (≈ $15,350/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

48% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 40% private/other

Occupancy

88% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

3% above the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

183

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-02-20Health inspection9 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-04-02

F-0565

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2026-04-02

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-04-02

F-0658

E · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-04-02

F-0692

E · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2026-04-02

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2026-04-02

F-0712

E · No harm found

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2026-04-02

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2026-04-02

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-04-02

2024-12-19Health inspection20 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0577

C · No harm found

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0602

D · No harm found

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0607

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0640

B · No harm found

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0655

E · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0685

E · No harm found

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0694

D · No harm found

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0761

E · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0883

E · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-01-23

F-0887

E · No harm found

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2025-01-23

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (40 citations)

2023-12-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0553

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2024-01-11

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-01-11

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-01-11

2023-09-18Health inspection18 citations

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0623

B · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0625

B · No harm found

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0641

B · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0679

E · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0689

G · Actual harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0699

D · No harm found

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2023-11-22

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-22

F-0908

E · No harm found

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-10-20

2026-02-20Fire-safety inspection10 citations

K-0211

F · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0223

F · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0372

F · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0911

F · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-05-15

2024-12-19Fire-safety inspection9 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-02-19

E-0020

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2025-02-19

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-02-19

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-02-19

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-02-19

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-19

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-02-19

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-02-19

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-19

Federal penalties

2023-09-18Fine$151,920

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 225589.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.8103 ratings on Google

★★★★lisa medas · 2026-06-16 · via Google
“My parents have been at Sarah Brayton for almost two months. They are having their typical adjustment, ups and downs. We have been working closely with the staff to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. My dad was having a medical issue, and the staff was doing their best to tend to him. On Saturday night, my dad took a turn for the worse. I cannot say enough about how the nurse, Heat…”

★★★★★Anonymous · 2025-10-06 · via Google
“My experience with Sarah Brayton has been wonderful. The nursing and therapy staff are caring, patient, and truly go above and beyond for their residents. The big building is beautifully decorated, clean and welcoming leaving a warm, positive experience the moment you enter. The activity staff is always creative where you can tell they take pride in what they do. Highly recommend to anyone looking…”

★★★★★Rachel H · 2025-09-25 · via Google
“My grandfather was here for end of life care on the Pocasset unit and I cant say enough about the compassion and professionalism of the staff here. Huge props to the Activity Department Sheryl & Janish for putting together events the long term residents & short term patients > really look forward to! It is never easy to have family in a setting like this but having something to do with your day he…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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