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Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Sandwich, MA: 2 star rating, no fines

Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich, MA is owned by Athena Health Care Systems Ma R LLC, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 26 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 11, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
37 Route 6a, Sandwich, MA 02563
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
123
Residents per day
109 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Cape Heritage Ma SNF LLC
Chain
Athena Healthcare Systems, 19 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
26, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
August 11, 2026
CMS Certification Number
225337
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
August 11, 2026F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 8, 2026data.cms.gov
June 29, 2026F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 3, 2026data.cms.gov
June 23, 2026F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 27, 2026data.cms.gov
June 23, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 27, 2026data.cms.gov
June 23, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 27, 2026data.cms.gov
June 23, 2026F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 27, 2026data.cms.gov
June 23, 2026F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 27, 2026data.cms.gov
June 23, 2026F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 27, 2026data.cms.gov
June 23, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 27, 2026data.cms.gov
June 23, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 27, 2026data.cms.gov
June 23, 2026F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 27, 2026data.cms.gov
May 21, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 13, 2025data.cms.gov
May 21, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
May 21, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 13, 2025data.cms.gov
May 21, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
May 21, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 13, 2025data.cms.gov
May 21, 2025F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedMay 22, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 22, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 22, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 22, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 22, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 22, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 22, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 22, 2024data.cms.gov
November 16, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 7 individual or personal trusts (5 owners, 1 managers, 1 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Athena Health Care Systems Ma R LLCDirect owner100%September 25, 2012data.cms.gov
Athena Health Care Associates, Inc.Operational or managerial controlNot listedSeptember 25, 2012data.cms.gov

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