6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
West Yarmouth, MA
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
579 Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth, MA
(508) 957-7007
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
72
Certified beds
Average residents
67
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-03-02
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.31
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.40
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.27
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.98
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.71
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.59
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.19
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.35
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.44
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.23
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
44%
Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
7,405
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
29.85
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9857
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 21.21% · Performance 29.58% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 7.25% · Performance 11.36% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
6.98
Performance 35.13% · Measure score 6.98 · Achievement 6.98 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.96
Baseline 4.84 hours · Performance 4.49 hours · Measure score 4.96 · Achievement 4.96 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 12.19% |
10.72%
1.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 428 · Observed rate 11.68% · Lower 95% interval 9.83% |
| Discharge to community | 58.92% |
50.57%
8.4 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 471 · Observed rate 54.14% · Lower 95% interval 54.46% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.95 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 96.73% |
95.27%
1.5 pts better
|
Numerator 266 · Denominator 275 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.36% |
0.77%
0.4 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 275 |
| Discharge self-care score | 68.02% |
53.69%
14.3 pts better
|
Numerator 134 · Denominator 197 |
| Discharge mobility score | 60.91% |
50.94%
10 pts better
|
Numerator 120 · Denominator 197 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.73% |
2.29%
1.6 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 275 · Adjusted rate 0.88% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 11.36% |
7.12%
4.2 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 300 · Observed rate 11.33% · Lower 95% interval 8.54% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 16.16% |
8.2%
8 pts better
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 99 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 13.27% |
42%
28.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 98 |
| Discharge function score | 69.54% |
56.45%
13.1 pts better
|
Numerator 137 · Denominator 197 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 70 · Denominator 70 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 98.87% |
96.28%
2.6 pts better
|
Numerator 175 · Denominator 177 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 41.98% |
25.2%
16.8 pts better
|
Numerator 55 · Denominator 131 |
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 · Adjusted 3.1 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.4 |
1.5
2.9 pts worse
|
1.8
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.4 · Observed 3.3 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.6% |
92.2%
4.4 pts better
|
93.4%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 91.1% · Q2 97.7% · Q3 97.7% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 96.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.8% |
94.8%
1 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.1% |
3.5%
2.4 pts better
|
3.3%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
12.0%
12 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.1% |
5.2%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 4.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 30.2% |
19.2%
11 pts worse
|
19.6%
10.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.3% · Q2 28.1% · Q3 33.3% · Q4 29.0% · 4Q avg 30.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 26.5% |
22.5%
4 pts worse
|
16.7%
9.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.8% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 25.9% · Q4 29.2% · 4Q avg 26.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 37.2% |
17.7%
19.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
20.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 37.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.6% |
17.6%
2 pts better
|
14.9%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.8% · Q2 19.4% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 15.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.0%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 8.6% |
2.0%
6.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.6% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 8.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.2% |
21.7%
6.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.0% · Q2 33.3% · Q3 40.6% · Q4 15.9% · 4Q avg 28.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.1% |
4.6%
2.5 pts better
|
5.1%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.5% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.0% |
77.1%
19.9 pts better
|
81.7%
15.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.5% · Q2 95.4% · Q3 97.7% · Q4 99.4% · 4Q avg 97.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 20.5% |
11.8%
8.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
8.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.5% · Observed 18.8% · Expected 10.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.3% |
1.3%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.0% |
77.7%
18.3 pts better
|
79.7%
16.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 38.3% |
25.8%
12.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
14.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 38.3% · Observed 32.2% · Expected 20.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (10 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (6 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-30
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-13
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-08
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-11-13
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-08-18
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-18
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-08-18
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-18
Inspection history
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-06
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 2025-12-06
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-12-06
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 2025-12-06
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-06
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-12-06
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-09-13
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 2024-09-06
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-09-13
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 2024-09-13
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-07-12
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-12-25
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-12-25
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 2023-08-11
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-08-11
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 2023-08-11
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-11
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 2023-08-11
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-08-11
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 2023-08-11
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
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