ROYAL NURSING CENTER, LLC
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Royal Nursing Center, located in Falmouth, Massachusetts, has a Trust Grade of C, which means it is average and in the middle of the pack compared to other facilities. It ranks #177 out of 338 in the state, placing it in the bottom half, and #7 out of 15 in Barnstable County, indicating that there are better local options available. The facility is currently worsening, with issues increasing from 3 in 2024 to 4 in 2025, and has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a turnover rate of 39%, which is on par with the state average. Notably, there were serious incidents, including a medication error where a resident received another resident's medication, leading to a hospital visit, and concerns about food safety practices in the kitchen. Despite these weaknesses, the center has more registered nurse coverage than 82% of facilities in Massachusetts, which is a positive aspect as it ensures better oversight of resident care.
- Trust Score
- C
- In Massachusetts
- #177/338
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 39% turnover. Near Massachusetts's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ○ Average
- $8,278 in fines. Higher than 54% of Massachusetts facilities. Some compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 42 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Massachusetts. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 30 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (39%)
9 points below Massachusetts average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Massachusetts average (2.9)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
Near Massachusetts avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 30 deficiencies on record
Sept 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents, (Resident #1), the facility failed to ensure that ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on records reviewed and interviews, for one of three sampled residents, (Resident #1), who was newly admitted to the facil...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents, (Resident #1), the facility failed to ensure they maintained complete and accurate medical record when nursing documentatio...
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Apr 2025
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who had severe cognitive impairment a...
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Sept 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to accurately execute Advance Directives (written documents that tells your health care providers who should speak for you and...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a person-centered comprehensive...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that infection control and prevention measures were followed during preparation of medication for administration.
Fin...
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Jun 2023
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to complete a Level I Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR- screen to determine if a resident had an intellectual...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff developed and implemented a baseline care plan within 48 hours of the Resident's admission for one Resident (#...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that individualized, comprehensive care plans were developed for one Resident (#46), out of a total sample of 18 res...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide one Resident (#21), out of a total sample of 18 residents, an activity program that engaged the Resident and suppor...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0680
(Tag F0680)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on document review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the activities program was directed by a qualified professional who has completed a state approved training course.
Findings incl...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed for two Residents (#75 and #185), out of a total sample of 18 residents, to maintain professional standards in th...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0712
(Tag F0712)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record reviews, policy review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure required physician visits (every 30 days for the first 90 days and at least once every 60 days after) alternated b...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and review of the meal truck delivery schedule, the facility failed to offer a nourishing eve...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice for food safety and sanitation to prevent the potential spread of foodborne illness to residents wh...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on record reviews, policy review, and interviews, the facility failed to provide a written notice of the discharge/transfer to the resident or responsible party prior to discharging residents fr...
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Mar 2020
13 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and staff interview, while dining the facility failed to ensure residents' dignity for 3 residents (#75, #292, and #49) out of a total sample of 19 residents.
Findings include:
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2.) For Resident #42, the facility failed to review and revise the smoking care plan, according to facility policy.
Resident #42...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0661
(Tag F0661)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interviews, for one of one closed record (#90), the facility failed to ensure a recapitulation of the resident's stay was included in the medical record.
Findings incl...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to provide personal care relative to facial hair and nail care for 3 residents (#290, #65, and #35), out of a total sample of ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed for 1 resident (#40), from a total sample of 19 residents, to ensure the facility provided care and treatment to promote healing of the ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide care and services for a resident's Foley catheter (a thin tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine) for 1 residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the necessary respiratory care and services in accordance with professional standards of practice and the medical plan...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0773
(Tag F0773)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to obtain laboratory services when ordered by a physician for 1 resident (#49) out of a total sample of 19 residents.
Findings include:
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Dental Services
(Tag F0791)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to obtain routine dental care for one resident (#87) out of a total sample of 19 residents.
Findings include:
1. For Resident #87, the fa...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to keep an accurate and complete medical record for Resident 242, from a total sample of 19 residents. Specifically, the nurse did not do...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0565
(Tag F0565)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of the Resident Council meeting minutes, staff and resident interviews, the Facility failed to ensure that the Resident Council grievances were acted upon promptly.
Findings include:
D...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
5.) For Resident #42 the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered activities care plan that included individualized measurable objectives and time frames to meet specific goals to ma...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and in 1 of ...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 39% turnover. Below Massachusetts's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 30 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • Grade C (53/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Royal Nursing Center, Llc's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns ROYAL NURSING CENTER, LLC an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Massachusetts, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Royal Nursing Center, Llc Staffed?
CMS rates ROYAL NURSING CENTER, LLC's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 39%, compared to the Massachusetts average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Royal Nursing Center, Llc?
State health inspectors documented 30 deficiencies at ROYAL NURSING CENTER, LLC during 2020 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm, 28 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Royal Nursing Center, Llc?
ROYAL NURSING CENTER, LLC is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by ROYAL HEALTH GROUP, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 121 certified beds and approximately 100 residents (about 83% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in FALMOUTH, Massachusetts.
How Does Royal Nursing Center, Llc Compare to Other Massachusetts Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Massachusetts, ROYAL NURSING CENTER, LLC's overall rating (3 stars) is above the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (39%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Royal Nursing Center, Llc?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Royal Nursing Center, Llc Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, ROYAL NURSING CENTER, LLC has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 3-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Massachusetts. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Royal Nursing Center, Llc Stick Around?
ROYAL NURSING CENTER, LLC has a staff turnover rate of 39%, which is about average for Massachusetts nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Royal Nursing Center, Llc Ever Fined?
ROYAL NURSING CENTER, LLC has been fined $8,278 across 1 penalty action. This is below the Massachusetts average of $33,162. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Royal Nursing Center, Llc on Any Federal Watch List?
ROYAL NURSING CENTER, LLC is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.