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Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
8 Lewis Point Road, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
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.
Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, certified for 99 beds and caring for about 91 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Massachusetts median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 3, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 39.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Barnstable Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 24 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.2 | 20.4 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.3% | 40.4% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,004 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 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: 20 Jan 2026, 30 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×10 E ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Jan 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | 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 | 8 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | Fine | $9,004 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.3%, RNs 40.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 16.7% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.8% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.4% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Royal Health Group Llc. Chain: Royal Health Group (12 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Barnstable County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion , The | Hyannis | 82 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4.9 | — | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation | N Falmouth | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 25.6 | — | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Liberty Commons | North Chatham | 132 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 12.1 | — | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Mayflower Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | West Yarmouth | 72 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 55.6 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Regalcare At Harwich | Harwich | 135 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 17.8 | — | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Royal Nursing Center, LLC | Falmouth | 121 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 17.4 | $8K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Sandwich | 123 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 57 | 46.3 | — | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Royal of Cotuit | Mashpee | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 29.2 | $8K | 31 Mar 2026 |
All 15 facilities in Barnstable County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Royal Health Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Jan 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.