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Our Island Home
East Creek Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Our Island Home, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is certified for 45 beds under government, city ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 2, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 24.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 36.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nantucket Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 11 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.4 | 24.4 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.4% | 36.4% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Apr 2026, 8 May 2025.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2025 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.4%, RNs 42.9%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.5% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.4% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.6% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, city. Legal business name: Town Of Nantucket.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Nantucket | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/15/1981 |
| Town of Nantucket | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/07/2011 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Our Island Home been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Our Island Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Our Island Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Our Island Home?
Ownership type is government, city. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Town of Nantucket and Town of Nantucket. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Our Island Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.