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
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.31
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.40
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.27
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.59
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
44%
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 | 4.4 |
1.5
2.9 pts worse
|
1.8
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 37.2% |
17.7%
19.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
20.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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