10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Falmouth, MA
2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
184 Ter Heun Drive, Falmouth, MA
(508) 457-4621
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
132
Certified beds
Average residents
92
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-12-27
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.03
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.32
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.89
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
32%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.1 |
1.9
1.2 pts worse
|
1.9
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
1.5
1.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.1% |
92.2%
12.1 pts worse
|
93.4%
13.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.1% |
94.8%
3.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.0% |
3.5%
1.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.4% |
12.0%
11.6 pts better
|
11.4%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.9% |
5.2%
2.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.2% |
19.2%
10 pts better
|
19.6%
10.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.4% |
22.5%
3.1 pts better
|
16.7%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.6% |
17.7%
0.1 pts better
|
16.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.3% |
17.6%
5.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.5% |
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 6.8% |
2.0%
4.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 35.6% |
21.7%
13.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
15.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 12.3% |
4.6%
7.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
7.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 67.2% |
77.1%
9.9 pts worse
|
81.7%
14.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.6% |
11.8%
4.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
4.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.9% |
1.3%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 71.8% |
77.7%
5.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
7.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.8% |
25.8%
3 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-03-26
Fire Safety
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2025-03-26
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-01-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-31
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-01-31
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-03
Fire Safety
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2024-01-31
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-10-18
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-10-08
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-11-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-10-29
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-10-15
Fire Safety
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2021-11-26
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2021-09-22
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-10-19
Inspection history
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2025-03-12
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-01
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2021-11-03
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-11-03
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2021-11-03
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2021-11-03
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-11-03
Penalties and ownership
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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