Our Island Home
Nantucket, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225772) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (508) 228-0462 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Our Island Home holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Our Island Home reports 3.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
Our Island Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Our Island Home is a government (city)-owned nursing home in Nantucket, Massachusetts, certified for 45 beds with an average daily census of 32.8 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, and has held certification since August 2007.
According to CMS Care Compare, Our Island Home holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; quality measures, 4 stars; and staffing, 5 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show 3.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny. There has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Our Island Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 36.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 45 beds with an average daily census of 32.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the City of Nantucket (government ownership); no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; Our Island Home scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (508) 228-0462 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (508) 228-0462 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225772?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.