Royal of Cotuit
161 Falmouth Road · Mashpee, MA · 02649 · 5084772490
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Royal Health Group
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,901 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
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 March 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F February 7, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023
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 January 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023
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 December 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 16, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225689 · certified since August 23, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.