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Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

37 Route 6a, Sandwich, MA 02563123 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.7/5

based on 39 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)

Below average in MA · Below recommended RN staffing · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility offers strong physical therapy and an engaging activities program, the recurring reports of medication errors and staffing shortages are major red flags. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend requesting a tour and specifically asking for their current nurse-to-patient ratios and their protocol for handling medication management for complex health needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

39 reviews on Google
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many families reporting severe concerns regarding understaffing, neglect, and poor communication. While some residents and family members praise the activities department and specific staff members for their kindness, a significant number of reviews describe a facility struggling with basic care, medication management, and administrative transparency.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food3.0Staff3.0Clean3.0Activities9.0Meds1.0Memory2.0Comms2.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • Engaging activities and recreation department
  • Select compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Effective physical therapy services

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing and slow response times (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor medication management and errors (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inattentive or rude nursing assistants (CNAs) (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Lack of administrative transparency and poor communication (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Facility cleanliness and maintenance issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'17(2)'19(5)'21(8)'23(1)'25(10)'26(6)

Distribution · 44 analyzed

5
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4
7
3
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2
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How They Respond to Reviews

69%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent feedback regarding staffing levels, what specific steps is the facility taking to ensure consistent response times for call lights and resident needs?
  • 2Could you walk me through your current process for medication administration and the safety protocols in place to prevent errors?
  • 3I noticed the recreation department is highly regarded; what are some of the most popular daily activities that encourage residents to socialize and stay active?
  • 4With the current CMS health inspection ratings, what is your plan for addressing facility maintenance and cleanliness to ensure a comfortable environment for my loved one?
  • 5I appreciate that you actively respond to online feedback; how do you utilize that family input to improve your communication and transparency with residents' families?
  • 6How does your nursing team coordinate with the physical therapy department to ensure residents are meeting their mobility goals safely?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The activities department has made an incredible impact on my life, and I take great pride in attending everything the recreation department has to offer.

Long-term resident · 2026★★★★★

Physical therapy group was excellent. I had to learn to walk again after a brain tumor. Carlos was the best physical therapist I ever had.

Rehab patient · 2021★★★★

The lack of staff and management oversight in the Alzheimer's unit is astounding. We pulled my family member from this place because they were neglectful and uncoordinated.

Memory care family member · 2018☆☆☆☆
Source: 39 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.59hrs
79%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.13hrs
76%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
38%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
47%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.7%
US
19.5%
MA
19.4%
Barnstable
19.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.2%
Better than Avg
Here
12.2%
US
14.4%
MA
16.9%
Barnstable
21.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
21.8%
US
19.4%
MA
21.4%
Barnstable
26.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
12.7%
US
12.1%
MA
13.7%
Barnstable
16.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.8%
US
15.4%
MA
21.3%
Barnstable
21.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.4%
Better than Avg
Here
94.4%
US
93.4%
MA
92.4%
Barnstable
91.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility69.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
69.0%
US
81.8%
MA
77.6%
Barnstable
78.6%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility72.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
72.7%
US
79.7%
MA
77.7%
Barnstable
74.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
1.6%
MA
1.3%
Barnstable
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
Near state avg (8.9)

Cape Heritage has significant care concerns with 58 deficiencies across four surveys, including persistent issues with food service quality, infection control, and facility environment. Problems with meal temperature and food safety appear repeatedly across multiple inspections from 2022 through 2025, suggesting ongoing challenges. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring patterns in nutrition and environmental safety warrant careful consideration during any visit.

May 21, 2025Routine
6
0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0908Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Apr 10, 2024Routine
9
0041Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0921Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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

Nov 16, 2023Routine
1
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Oct 5, 2022Routine
42
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0692Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0725Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0726Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0802Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0865Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0885Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

0886Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

0041Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0580Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0694Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0887Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0888Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Athena Healthcare Systems

Chain Size

24 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.7/5 · Rank 12 of 24

Ownership & Management

Owners

Athena Health Care Systems Ma R LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Chakalos-Santilli, Valerie

Owner (parent company)

5%

Curtis, Diane

Owner (parent company)

Mosier, Michael

Owner (parent company)

6%

Rezendes, Lorrie

Owner (parent company)

Santilli, Lawrence

Owner (parent company)

74%

Key personnel

Mosier, MichaelW-2 Managing EmployeeSantilli, LawrenceOfficer / DirectorAthena Health Care Associates, INC.Manager
Source: Medicare provider data

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