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Regalcare at Harwich

111 Headwaters Drive, Harwich, MA 02645

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Regalcare at Harwich is a nursing home in Harwich, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(508) 430-1717
Last standard health inspection
December 3, 2025 (11 months ago)
Certified beds
135
Residents per day, on average
100.9
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Regalcare at Harwich LLC
Chain
Regalcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (24 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.

  6. 2 citations

    Health inspection on April 7, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0678. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2026.

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  7. 4 citations

    Health inspection on December 3, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0698. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

    • Citation F0657. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

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  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0291 from the fire safety inspection on September 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0300 from the fire safety inspection on September 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on September 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0372 from the fire safety inspection on September 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on September 9, 2024.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 17, 2023 from $15,593 to $7,796.

  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 28, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  12. 8 citations

    Health inspection on August 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0551. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  14. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  15. 9 citations

    Health inspection on May 3, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0888. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2023.

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  16. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on May 3, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0041. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Regalcare at Harwich last inspected?

CMS lists December 3, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Regalcare at Harwich have?

CMS lists 24 health citations since May 3, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Regalcare at Harwich been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Regalcare at Harwich?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Regalcare at Harwich a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.