Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
37 Route 6A · Sandwich, MA 02563 · 123 certified beds
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About Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a nursing home in Sandwich, Massachusetts. Public records list 123 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Athena Healthcare Systems. We hold 56 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 21 May 2025. Public enforcement records list no fine or payment denial against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.10 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
16
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
Staffing rating
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Cited deficiencies
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Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
Inspection history (56)
Records from October 2022 to May 2025.
October 5, 2022 · F
Citation F0886Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0886 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · E
Citation F0888Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0888 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · D
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · D
Citation F0607Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · D
Citation F0625Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · G
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · D
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · E
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · D
Citation F0867Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · E
Citation F0887Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0887 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOVOctober 5, 2022 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-05 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-10-05.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 3.10 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.13 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.13 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.10 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.10 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.10 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Athena Healthcare Systems
Chain ID 52 · 22 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 1.5
- Chain average health inspection rating: 1.7
- Chain average staffing rating: 2.1
- Chain average quality measure rating: 2.5
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Athena Health Care Systems Ma R LLC
parent · PAC 9739331836
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
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- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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