All citations for Royal Cape Cod Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 20, 2026

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (March 10, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 8, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 8, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 8, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0711, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (July 15, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (July 15, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 8, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 8, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 8, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 8, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.