ElderGrade
F

38/100

Poor

Regalcare At Wakefield

One Bathol Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

CMS 1/5 stars #68 of 72 in Middlesex County (781) 245-7600
Certified beds
149
Occupancy
60%
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.

  • 5 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.

  • $63,843 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 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

0/30

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

  • -20 for 4 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8.8 for 42 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are.

  • No staffing hours reported — scored neutral

Staff stability

13/15

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

  • 30% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 3 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

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

Enforcement history

5/10

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

  • $63,843 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 Not reported
Registered nurse (RN) hours Not reported

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

Weekend nurse hours Not reported

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

Nursing staff turnover 30.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 42 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 3, 2026 (5 months ago).

G Mar 3, 2026 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

D Mar 3, 2026 F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 3, 2026 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

D Mar 3, 2026 F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 3, 2026 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 3, 2026 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 3, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 3, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

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

Owner Type Role Since
AIGUOSATILE, AUGUSTINE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
YUMASI, VIVIENNE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
YUROWITZ, SAM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AREM, CHERYL Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BROWN, YOSSI Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HERSKOVITZ, MIRIAM Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
YUROWITZ, SAM Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
JPW MASS HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
VANTAGE CARE MA4 LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Regalcare At Wakefield

What is the ElderGrade for Regalcare At Wakefield? +

Regalcare At Wakefield holds an ElderGrade of F (38 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". 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 Wakefield? +

This facility has not reported staffing hours to CMS in the current data release.

Has Regalcare At Wakefield been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 42 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 Wakefield accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Regalcare At Wakefield 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.