Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 50 Google reviews
Watch Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Get an email when new inspections, ratings, or penalties are published for this facility.
We’ll only email you about this — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (18 vs median 7.0)
- High RN turnover (55%)
Bottom 25% in MA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS chain · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While the therapy and social work teams are frequently praised for their professionalism, the facility suffers from significant, recurring issues with call-bell response times and facility maintenance. If you consider this center, I strongly recommend visiting unannounced and asking specifically about the current staffing ratios on the unit your loved one would occupy.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
50 reviews on Google“Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the dedicated nursing and therapy staff, while others report severe neglect and poor communication. While specific staff members are frequently highlighted for their kindness, recurring complaints regarding facility maintenance, slow response times to call bells, and inconsistent care quality suggest a significant gap in service standards.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Dedicated and compassionate nursing/CNA staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy teams
- Helpful and responsive Ambassador program
- Strong social services support
Concerns
- Slow or non-existent response to call bells (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Poor communication with family members regarding care plans (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Facility cleanliness and building maintenance issues (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inconsistent quality of care across different staff members (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 53 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility is very active in responding to feedback from families; how do you typically use that feedback to improve the daily dining experience and food quality?
- 2What specific steps are in place to ensure that call bells are answered promptly, especially during busy shift changes?
- 3How do the nursing and CNA teams coordinate with family members to ensure we are always kept in the loop regarding changes to the care plan?
- 4Can you tell me more about the maintenance schedule and how you ensure the resident rooms and common areas are kept consistently clean?
- 5What is the protocol for managing medications, and how do you ensure consistency in care across all the different staff members on duty?
- 6What kind of daily social activities or group outings are available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“The CNAs and nurses truly care about their patients and have become friends with my dad while he is there. Even while his health is declining, he smiles when his favorite staff enter the room.”
“I wish zero stars were an option. I have PTSD - from how poorly this facility treated my Grandmother. She would stink sitting in her own feces, she told me the CNA would hurt her when they moved her, the CNAs never spoke in English.”
“The physical building may be showing it’s age, but the quality of care received from nursing, therapy and social work departments has been excellent.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
4
measures
9
measures
4
measures
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Cape Regency has a concerning pattern of recurring issues across multiple areas, with families filing complaints about communication failures and nutrition problems. The facility consistently struggles with infection control, medication management, and food safety across all recent surveys, though all violations have been corrected. Most concerning are the repeated deficiencies in notifying families about resident injuries or health changes, which triggered family complaints in both 2023 and 2025.
May 20, 2025Routine21
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Apr 22, 2025Complaint2
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Apr 1, 2024Routine21
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
May 9, 2023Complaint2
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Sep 22, 2022Routine15
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Athena Healthcare Systems
24 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.7/5 · Rank 14 of 24 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Athena Health Care Systems Ma R LLC
Owner · Organization
Chakalos-Santilli, Valerie
Owner (parent company)
Curtis, Diane
Owner (parent company)
Mosier, Michael
Owner (parent company)
Rezendes, Lorrie
Owner (parent company)
Santilli, Lawrence
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
Contact
Get in Touch
Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.
References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data
Google Maps
Photos, directions & neighborhood info
Google Reviews
50 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit caperegency.com
Medicare data downloads
Original nursing home datasets
EveryPlace is a research directory. Facility information is compiled from public sources — Medicare.gov, state licensing portals, Google Places, and publicly available street-level imagery. Listings do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or advertisement, and we do not accept payment for placement. Families should verify all details directly with the facility and the original sources linked above before making any care decisions. See our Research Policy for our editorial standards, correction process, and image-removal policy.
Safer Alternatives Nearby
Based on current clinical data, we identified 3 nearby facilities within 10 miles that may offer a stronger care environment. We encourage families to compare options carefully.