Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
37 Route 6a, Sandwich, MA 02563
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a nursing home in Sandwich, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 23, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Health citations since November 16, 202326 (Massachusetts average 28)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
Health inspection on August 11, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
Health inspection on June 29, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0807. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2026.
Health inspection on June 23, 2026
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2026.
Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2026.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0804 2 times since 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 July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0908. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0908 2 times since 2025.
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 July 27, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on June 23, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0029. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop a communication plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2026.
Citation E0030. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0658 from severity D to E. It is from the health inspection on October 5, 2022. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0694 from severity D to E. It is from the health inspection on October 5, 2022. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0291 from the fire safety inspection on April 23, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0321 from the fire safety inspection on April 23, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on April 23, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0363 from the fire safety inspection on April 23, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0374 from the fire safety inspection on April 23, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0521 from the fire safety inspection on April 23, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on April 23, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on April 23, 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on May 21, 2025
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2025.
Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 June 13, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0921 2 times since 2024.
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 July 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
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 July 1, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 4, 2022 from $76,947 to $87,811.
Health inspection on April 10, 2024
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 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 May 22, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 May 22, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2024.
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 May 22, 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 May 22, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2024.
Citation F0921. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
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 22, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on April 10, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 May 31, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on November 16, 2023
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Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (508) 888-8222
- Last standard health inspection
- June 23, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 123
- Residents per day, on average
- 108.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Cape Heritage Ma SNF LLC
- Chain
- Athena Healthcare Systems
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (26 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ATHENA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS MA R LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 09/25/2012
- CHAKALOS-SANTILLI, VALERIE5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 5% · since 09/25/2012
- CURTIS, DIANE5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 09/25/2012
- MOSIER, MICHAEL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 6% · since 09/25/2012
- REZENDES, LORRIE5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 09/25/2012
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- SANTILLI, LAWRENCE5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 74% · since 05/04/2020
- ATHENA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/25/2012
Questions
When was Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 26 health citations since November 16, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.