Adams House
Adams House
Skilled Nursing Facility • 54 Licensed Beds
1168 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA
24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care
Round-the-clock nursing staff
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Adams House

Skilled Nursing Facility • 54 Licensed Beds
1168 Highland Avenue,
Fall River, MA
24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care
Round-the-clock nursing staff available
About

Adams House – Medicare Certified Since 2014

Adams House is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Fall River, Massachusetts. This facility has been serving the community for 12 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.

This facility has 54 certified beds. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rates nursing homes using a 5-star quality rating system based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.

Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.

Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.

Visit Medicare Care Compare to view detailed ratings, inspection reports, staffing data, and compare this facility with others in the area.

Quality ratings and facility data are updated periodically by CMS. We recommend verifying current information at Medicare Care Compare.

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Local Comparison Snapshot

How Adams House compares to 105 facilities in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

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Measure
This Facility
Area Avg
Comparison
Staffing Hours (per resident/day)
Agency/Contractor Usage
Lower agency use often indicates more stable, consistent care
RN Agency Use
% of RN hours from contractors
0 %
8.3 %
LPN/LVN Agency Use
% of LPN hours from contractors
0 %
10.2 %
CNA Agency Use
% of CNA hours from contractors
0 %
5.2 %
Staff Stability & Occupancy
Better than Area
Near Average
Below Area Average

Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 105 facilities in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA.
Ratings and staffing data typically reflect the most recent quarterly reporting period available.

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Medicare Star Ratings

Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

What do Medicare star ratings measure?
Medicare rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on three key areas: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures like falls and infections.
How often are ratings updated?
CMS updates nursing home ratings monthly. Ratings can change based on new inspection results, staffing data from payroll records, and clinical quality outcomes.

Star Ratings History

Quarterly performance from 2013-2026

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Overall
Health Inspections
Quality
Staffing
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to 105 other nursing homes in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Why compare to local facilities?
Local comparisons account for regional staffing markets and demographics. A facility performing above local averages often indicates strong management and quality care relative to area standards.
Adams House
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Average

Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.

Staffing Hours per Resident Day

Adams House
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Average

Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.

Staff Turnover Rate

Adams House
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Average

Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.

Agency/Contract Staff Usage

Adams House
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Average

Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.

Direct Care Staffing

Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day

Understanding staffing levels: Higher staffing is associated with better quality outcomes. Research suggests around 4.1 hours of total nursing care per resident per day as a quality benchmark. Compare this facility's staffing to local averages to assess relative care levels.

Staffing Trends

Direct care minutes per resident per day

CNAs
LPNs
RNs
PTs
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Occupancy Rate History

Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds

Understanding occupancy: Higher occupancy can indicate strong community reputation and demand. Very low occupancy may affect financial stability, while extremely high occupancy could mean limited bed availability.
Adams House
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Average (82%)

Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.

Staff Turnover History

Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility

Understanding turnover: Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care. High turnover can affect care quality and resident relationships. The national average for nursing homes is around 50-60%.
All Nursing Staff
Registered Nurses (RN)
Area Average

Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.

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