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HomeMassachusettsCape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

37 Route 6a, Sandwich, MA 025635088888222WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.8on Google(37 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
123
certified

How Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Compares in Massachusetts

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
MA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.10 hrs/day
MA average
3.87 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.58 hrs/day
MA average
0.65 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
40.4%
MA average
38.2%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.10 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.87.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 10, 2024
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected May 21, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$14,296/mo
Massachusetts median
Private Room
$15,189/mo
Massachusetts median
Barnstable County 65+
72,541
31.6% of county
County Population
229,436
Barnstable County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sandwich, Massachusetts with 123 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
123
Avg Residents/Day
109.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 24, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Barnstable
Last Inspection
May 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
67.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (56)

F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Minimal Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Apr 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Actual Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0885Potential for Harm

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0886Potential for Harm

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 26 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.79 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.10 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.17 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.4%
RN Turnover
45.5%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ATHENA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS MA R LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 25, 2012
CHAKALOS-SANTILLI, VALERIE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Sep 25, 2012
CURTIS, DIANE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 25, 2012
MOSIER, MICHAEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual6%Sep 25, 2012
REZENDES, LORRIE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 25, 2012
SANTILLI, LAWRENCE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual74%May 4, 2020
MOSIER, MICHAELW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 25, 2012
SANTILLI, LAWRENCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 25, 2012
ATHENA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 25, 2012

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Sandwich, MACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility
Bourne, MA4.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $48,575
Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Buzzards Bay, MA4.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $9,004
Royal of Cotuit
Mashpee, MA9.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $7,901
Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation
N Falmouth, MA9.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Tremont Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center
Wareham, MA11.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $285,936
Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Centerville, MA12.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Sandwich, MA · Current facility
—2/52/52/5None recorded
Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility
Bourne, MA
4.3 mi1/52/53/5$48,575
Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Buzzards Bay, MA
4.9 mi3/53/52/5$9,004
Royal of Cotuit
Mashpee, MA
9.6 mi2/52/52/5$7,901
Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation
N Falmouth, MA
9.8 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Tremont Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center
Wareham, MA
11.2 mi3/54/52/5$285,936
Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Centerville, MA
12.0 mi1/51/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?▾
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Massachusetts is $14,296/month for a semi-private room and $15,189/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 21, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility. It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?▾
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center provides 3.10 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, 0.73 LPN hours, and 1.79 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.4%.
How many beds does Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center have?▾
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has 123 certified beds with an average of 109.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Massachusetts. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has a rating of 2.8 out of 5 based on 37 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Athena Healthcare Systems

This chain operates 24 facilities. View all →