Windsor Nursing & Retirement Home
265 N Main St, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 · (508) 394-3514
Non profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Windsor Nursing & Retirement Home has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 6 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $12,386 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 19, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 19, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.March 19, 2026 · F0839 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 19, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.March 19, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.March 19, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.March 19, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,386October 12, 2023
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 | 3.91 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.42 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.7% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 88.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Cape Cod Post Acute Care Brewster · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Buzzards Bay · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility Buzzards Bay · ★★★★★ 1 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
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Windsor Nursing & Retirement Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.