SSTAR

Clinic · Fall River, MA

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What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Clinic
Shifts hiring now: Days 1

Benefits

SSTAR offers a benefits package that includes a 403B retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and employee discounts on cell phones, eyewear, and other items.

The city

Living in Fall River, MA

Fall River sits along the Taunton River near Mount Hope Bay in southeastern Massachusetts, offering nurses a small-city feel with deep textile-mill history and easy access to both Providence and Boston. The waterfront area and historic downtown give the city a distinct character for those seeking a quieter base within commuting distance of major medical centers.

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State price level · Massachusetts: 6% above the national average; State index 105.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,155/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $56,673/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Fall River, Massachusetts, specializing in substance use disorder treatment and comprehensive community healthcare.

Clinic · Fall River
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More about SSTAR

The organization describes itself as 'a total health community' with a mission of healing the community one person at a time. SSTAR provides a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of every individual they serve. As an FQHC, SSTAR offers its employees eligibility to apply for loan repayment programs, including the HRSA Loan Repayment Program, making it potentially attractive for nurse practitioners carrying educational debt. The organization is currently seeking Family Nurse Practitioners to provide primary health care, education, and clinical functions consistent with their specialty scope of practice.

SSTAR's mission is 'healing the community, one person at a time.' The organization is committed to providing a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone they serve. They position themselves as more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders, describing themselves as 'a total health community.'

Working here

Culture and working life

mission-drivencommunity-focusedholistic careaddiction treatmentpersonal-level healthcareFQHCtotal health community

What to consider

Glassdoor lists 26 reviews for SSTAR, indicating some employee feedback exists on the platform.

The good

Eligibility for loan repayment programs including HRSA LRP due to FQHC status
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Mission-driven organization focused on holistic community healing
Employee discounts on cell phones, eyewear, and other items
Paid time off and flexible spending accounts offered
Massachusetts PFML disability insurance coverage

The hard parts

Limited publicly available information on employee satisfaction and workplace challenges specific to nursing staff

The reality check

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Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Jun 19, 2026
Website: sstar.org ↗

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