Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
BUZZARDS BAY, MA · 99 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 20, 2026
CMS Certification Number 225538 · first certified October 1991
Ownership
Operated by ROYAL HEALTH GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MA
3 citations — more than 15% of the 341 certified nursing homes in MA. Compared within MA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 556 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
2 of the 3 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 3 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 3 |
| Median facility in MA | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 21, 2023 | 0 |
| January 30, 2025 | 3 |
| January 20, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | 1 | 2025-01-30 |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 1 | 2025-01-30 |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | 1 | 2025-01-30 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 30, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 14, 2025) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 14, 2025) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.