Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
8 Lewis Point Road, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 · (508) 759-5752
For profit - Limited Liability company · 99 certified beds
Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 6 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $9,004 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 20, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.January 20, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 20, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.January 20, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 20, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.January 20, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 20, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.July 15, 2025 · F0711 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.July 15, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 1, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,004April 1, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.28 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.42 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.09 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.77 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.3% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 91 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility Buzzards Bay · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Cape Cod Post Acute Care Brewster · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Centerville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Royal Nursing Center, LLC Falmouth · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Jml Care Center Inc Falmouth · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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