Royal Wayland Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Wayland, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225591) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,725
Phone: (508) 653-8500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Royal Wayland Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Royal Wayland reports total nurse staffing of about 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,725.00 for Royal Wayland, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Royal Wayland Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a 40-bed nursing home in Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with an average of 34.2 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1993, and is operated as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is part of Royal Health Group, a chain of 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.1 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Royal Wayland holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars. The staffing rating is 3 stars, based on total nurse staffing of 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,725.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in CMS data, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Families evaluating this facility should review the four CMS star categories independently, as the staffing rating differs from the overall, health inspection, and quality measure ratings. This profile reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families should verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Royal Wayland has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.48 hours per resident per day, with 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing turnover rate of 54.5%; the staffing star rating is 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,725.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon flagged, and this facility is not in the CMS Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 40 certified beds and an average of 34.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of Royal Health Group, a 12-facility chain with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5086538500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5086538500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225591?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.