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Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation

N Falmouth, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225679) · 90 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.04★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (508) 563-4015 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of about 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is lower, at 2 stars.

CMS reports that Royal Megansett provides about 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%, which is notably high.

CMS records show no federal fines on record for Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation, and no payment denials are listed. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the CMS data for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Royal Megansett Nursi… Royal Megansett Nursi…: 4★ 4★ MA average MA average: 3.04★ 3.04★ Royal Health Group chain avg Royal Health Group chain avg: 3.1★ 3.1★

About this facility

Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation is a for-profit partnership-owned nursing home in N Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1995. The facility is licensed for 90 beds and reports an average daily census of 65.6 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Royal Megansett holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars. Families should note that these four component ratings measure different things — inspections, quality outcomes, and staffing — and can diverge, as they do here.

On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 3.92 hours per resident per day, with 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%, a figure worth discussing directly with facility administration.

Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation in this dataset.

Royal Megansett is part of the Royal Health Group chain, which operates 12 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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?

Royal Megansett has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and 48.1% nursing turnover.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the CMS data for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 90 beds with an average daily census of 65.6 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Royal Health Group chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since August 1, 1995.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and an overall rating (4 stars) that combines these components.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The CMS data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (508) 563-4015 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (508) 563-4015 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225679?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.