Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

SANDWICH, MA · 123 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 23, 2026

CMS Certification Number 225337 · first certified February 1989

Ownership

Operated by ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS · For profit - Limited Liability company

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

3
Citations on file
CMS's current file
3
Life Safety surveys
CMS's current file
0
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
0
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within MA

3 citations — more than 14% 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

Slippingmore citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in CMS's current file.

The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 0.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens June 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2026. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 553 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 about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured

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Which alerts

Emergency preparedness

3 of the 3 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags — every citation here is about the program, not the building. 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)

9 physical-environment citations 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-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
  • F-0584 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.
  • F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

How that compares

Citations in CMS's current file

Compared with the median facility in MA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MA figure is the meaningful one.

This facility3MA median11National median11
Citations in CMS's current file, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility3
Median facility in MA11
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
12024-0402025-0522026-06
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
April 10, 20241
May 21, 20250
June 23, 20262

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
E-00291E-00301E-00411
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
E-0029Develop a communication plan.12026-06-23
E-0030List the names and contact information of those in the facility.12026-06-23
E-0041Implement emergency and standby power systems.12024-04-10

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 3
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies3

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

June 23, 2026 — 2 citations

Citations issued on June 23, 2026
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0029Develop a communication plan.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2026)
E-0030List the names and contact information of those in the facility.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2026)

April 10, 2024 — 1 citation

Citations issued on April 10, 2024
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0041Implement emergency and standby power systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)

Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.