RegalCare at Wakefield

ONE BATHOL STREET
WAKEFIELD MA 01880
Phone: 7812457600

Special Focus watch list For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality1/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Massachusetts average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Wakefield average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds149
Average residents per day90.1
Occupancy60%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainVANTAGE CARE (10 facilities)
CountyMiddlesex
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1990-07-01
CMS certification number (CCN)225400
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle9

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.76
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.60
Registered nurse turnover70.0%
Total nursing staff turnover30.2%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$111,093
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $111,093 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is RegalCare at Wakefield highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does RegalCare at Wakefield have?

CMS certifies 149 beds; the facility reports an average of 90.1 residents per day (about 60% occupancy).

Does RegalCare at Wakefield have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $111,093 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has RegalCare at Wakefield been cited for abuse?

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.