Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Sandwich, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225337) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (508) 888-8222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cape Heritage reports 3.10 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4% annually.
Cape Heritage has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a 123-bed skilled nursing facility in Sandwich, Massachusetts (Barnstable County), certified since February 1989. It has averaged 109.8 residents and is operated as a for-profit limited liability company, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.10, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 40.4% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
Cape Heritage is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 out of 5. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, per CMS data.
This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details and the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cape Heritage has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 40.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is a 123-bed facility with an average of 109.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 24, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Cape Heritage scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5088888222 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5088888222 to arrange a visit and review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225337?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.