RegalCare at Harwich is a rehabilitation and senior care facility located at 111 Headwaters Drive in Harwich, Massachusetts. The center has 135 certified beds and serves an average of 98 residents each day, offering a full spectrum of care including short-term rehab, long-term skilled nursing, memory care, adult day care, assisted living, end of life care, and home health services. The facility is known for providing care for seniors with a focus on independence and quality of life, and it offers services like medication management, personal care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as access to specialty programs such as My Adult Foster Care and My Senior Care Hub. The center has a dedicated, state-certified extended memory care unit, which is the only one of its kind on Cape Cod, and it features wheel-chair accessible rooms, both private and semi-private, a secure courtyard and greenhouse, and common areas designed for comfort. Residents receive three meals a day plus snacks planned by a registered dietitian and have housekeeping and laundry services available to them along with transportation and remote patient monitoring.
Inspection reports show RegalCare at Harwich received a total of 30 deficiencies, including three related to infection control, and had specific issues cited for failure to honor residents' right to a safe, clean, and homelike environment, improper food procurement and handling, and not implementing a complete infection prevention program. The rating based on reviews is 2.3 from 3 reviews. The nurse staffing rate is 3.58 hours per resident per day, and the nurse turnover rate stands at 23.8%. RegalCare at Harwich operates for-profit and is affiliated with other RegalCare centers. Staff-called core emotion-based caregivers-receive training to address both the emotional and physical needs of residents, especially those experiencing cognitive challenges. Family involvement and engagement are part of the care approach, and the center offers social services that partner with community agencies on housing and other needs. Amenities include furnished private rooms, private bathrooms, a secure environment for memory care, 24-hour nurse coverage, an emergency call system, and a range of activities planned for residents. While the facility promotes independence and personalized care, it's important to note the documented inspection deficiencies as well as the range of specialty care, and it's always a good idea to review all available inspection and consumer feedback before choosing a care setting.
