Harwich, MA

Regalcare At Harwich

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies

111 Headwaters Drive, Harwich, MA

(508) 430-1717

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

135

Certified beds

Average residents

99

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Regalcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-10-11

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.96

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.47

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.01

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.06

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

32%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

26%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
1.9
0.1 pts better
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.4
1.5
0.9 pts worse
1.8
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
92.2%
7.2 pts better
93.4%
6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7%
94.8%
2.9 pts better
95.5%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.2%
3.5%
0.7 pts worse
3.3%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.7%
12.0%
10.3 pts better
11.4%
9.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.5%
5.2%
0.7 pts better
5.4%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 19.2%
19.2%
About the same
19.6%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 26.6%
22.5%
4.1 pts worse
16.7%
9.9 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 14.9%
17.7%
2.8 pts better
16.3%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.8%
17.6%
1.2 pts worse
14.9%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
1.0%
0.7 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
2.0%
1 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 11.9%
21.7%
9.8 pts better
19.8%
7.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
4.6%
1.7 pts better
5.1%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.3%
77.1%
9.2 pts better
81.7%
4.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 16.7%
11.8%
4.9 pts worse
12.0%
4.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.0%
1.3%
1.7 pts worse
1.6%
1.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.5%
77.7%
4.8 pts better
79.7%
2.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.8%
25.8%
About the same
23.9%
1.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-13 · Fire 2024-08-13

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2023-05-03 · Fire 2023-05-03

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-01-08 · Fire 2020-01-08

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-06-29

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-09-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-13

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2024-09-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-09-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-13

F551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Corrected 2024-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-13

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-13

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-13

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-09-25

B · Minimal harm 2024-08-13

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-09-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected 2023-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2023-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2023-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-05-30

G · Actual harm 2020-01-08

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2020-02-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-08

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2020-02-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-08

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2020-02-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-08

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2020-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-08

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2020-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-08

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2020-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-08

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2020-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-08

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2020-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-08

F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2020-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-08

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2020-02-21

B · Minimal harm 2020-01-08

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2020-02-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Mirlis, Eliyahu

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 26 facilities 2021-04-09
Regalcare At Harwich Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2021-04-09
Mirlis, Eliyahu

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2021-04-09
Mirlis, Eliyahu

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2021-04-09

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