Regalcare At Wakefield
Wakefield, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225400) · 149 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $111,093
Phone: (781) 245-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Regalcare At Wakefield has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Regalcare At Wakefield reports total nurse staffing of about 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Yes, Regalcare At Wakefield has 2 federal fines on record totaling $111,093.00, though there have been no payment denials. CMS does not currently show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Regalcare At Wakefield is a for-profit (Limited Liability company) skilled nursing facility located in Wakefield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1990, the facility maintains 149 certified beds with an average daily census of 90.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Regalcare At Wakefield holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its Health Inspection Rating is also 1 out of 5, its Quality Measure Rating is 2 out of 5, and its Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $111,093.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes that CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Regalcare At Wakefield is part of the Vantage Care chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published data vintage available from that source. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Regalcare At Wakefield has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.60 hours per resident per day, with 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 30.2%; CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $111,093.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 149 certified beds with an average daily census of 90.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Vantage Care chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; here they are 1, 1, 2, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7812457600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7812457600 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225400?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.