Regalcare at Courtyard-Medford
200 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 · (781) 391-5400
For profit - Limited Liability company · 224 certified beds
Regalcare at Courtyard-Medford has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 4 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $165,163 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 2, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 2, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 2, 2026 · F0686 · 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.April 2, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.April 2, 2026 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.November 28, 2025 · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.November 28, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.April 3, 2025 · F0777 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 28, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.December 19, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.September 9, 2024 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 9, 2024 · F0842 · 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.July 9, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.July 9, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $148,362March 11, 2025
- Fine of $16,801March 21, 2024
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 | 3.76 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.88 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.4% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 224 |
| Average residents per day | 179.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Medford Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Medford · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Regalcare at Glen Ridge Medford · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Acton Acton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Park Avenue Health Center Arlington · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Waterview Lodge Llc, Rehabilitation & Healthcare Ashland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Regalcare at Courtyard-Medford on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.