Adviniacare at Provincetown
100 Alden Street · Provincetown, MA · 02657 · 5084877090
41 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Adviniacare
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.14 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $11,782 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 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 April 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
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 April 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 15, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 15, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 15, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 7, 2024 | Fine | $11,782 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225637 · certified since July 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.