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East Creek Road · Nantucket, MA · 02554 · 5082280462
45 certified beds Government - City/county
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2023
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 June 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected June 7, 2023 · Administration
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225772 · certified since August 1, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.