ElderGrade
D

49/100

Below average

Regalcare At Courtyard-Medford

200 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA 02155

CMS 1/5 stars #60 of 72 in Middlesex County (781) 391-5400
Certified beds
224
Occupancy
80%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 6 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $165,163 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

8/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -12 for 6 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 56 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.63 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 27% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $165,163 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.76 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.63 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.51 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 27.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 80 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 11, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Nov 28, 2025 F0638 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 28, 2025 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 3, 2025 F0777 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

H Mar 11, 2025 F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

H Mar 11, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

G Mar 11, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm to a resident

G Mar 11, 2025 F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 m...

Actual harm to a resident

F Mar 11, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of REGALCARE, which operates 9 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MORRY, ALEX Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
NISAR, SAIRA Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
MIRLIS, ELIYAHU Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Regalcare At Courtyard-Medford

What is the ElderGrade for Regalcare At Courtyard-Medford? +

Regalcare At Courtyard-Medford holds an ElderGrade of D (49 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Regalcare At Courtyard-Medford? +

Residents receive an average of 3.76 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Regalcare At Courtyard-Medford been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 6 of the 80 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Regalcare At Courtyard-Medford accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Regalcare At Courtyard-Medford is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.