The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
SANDWICH, MA · Medicare-certified · 123 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.10 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1011 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1011.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.58
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73
- Nurse aides
- 1.79
- Weekend nursing
- 2.76
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.9%16.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.1%1.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%3.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.4%1.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.5%8.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.5%9.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
31.5%23.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.9%20.5%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.1%5.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.9%84.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—72.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
72.1%56.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: G
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS · 24 homes · 1.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 109.8 residents on an average day (89% of 123 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.