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ROYAL CAPE COD NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

8 LEWIS POINT ROAD, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532
Score: 64 / 100

Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 64/100. Located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is near the national average, with 3.47 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.47 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.03 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.84 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.94 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.45 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Jul 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 25 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0711 Severity D
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    Jul 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jul 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Mar 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity E
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Nov 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0804 Severity E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Nov 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.1% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 22.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.4% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 1.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 29.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,004

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 64 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Partial
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3