Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
37 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563 · (508) 888-8222 · 123 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Athena Healthcare Systems, a group operating 22 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 1.5/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $1,499,881 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.10 (Massachusetts median: 3.70). RN hours: 0.58. Weekend total: 2.76. Nursing staff turnover: 40%.
All-time on record: 57 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-08-03 |
| 2025-05-21 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-01 |
| 2025-05-21 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-01 |
| 2025-05-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-01 |
| 2024-04-10 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-04-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-04-10 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-04-10 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-04-10 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-04-10 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-04-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-04-10 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | B | Health | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2023-11-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-20 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATHENA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS MA R LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/25/2012 |
| CHAKALOS-SANTILLI, VALERIE | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 09/25/2012 |
| CURTIS, DIANE | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 09/25/2012 |
| MOSIER, MICHAEL | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 6% | since 09/25/2012 |
| REZENDES, LORRIE | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 09/25/2012 |
| SANTILLI, LAWRENCE | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 74% | since 05/04/2020 |
| SANTILLI, LAWRENCE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/25/2012 |
| ATHENA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/25/2012 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 225337), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/cape-heritage-rehabilitation-health-care-center-sandwich-ma/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225337. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.