Regalcare at Harwich
Overview
Regalcare at Harwich is located in Harwich, MA, part of Barnstable County.
According to United States census data, the town has a population of 13,629.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Northwest Harwich, East Harwich, and Brewster.
Our network provides data for 1 senior living community in Harwich, MA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit business, Regalcare at Harwich accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 135 beds with an average occupancy rate of 77.2%.
Resident council is available. Regalcare at Harwich is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Regalcare at Harwich reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Massachusetts’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
B
12.3% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 7.2% less than the nation and 6.4% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
D
17.9% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 3.4% more than the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
43.3% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 3.7% less than the nation and 12.4% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
A
0% of residents have depressive symptoms, 7.5% less than the nation and 1.9% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.3% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2.1% less than the nation and 2.4% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
B
9.7% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 4.9% less than the nation and 5.5% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
D
93.6% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 1.8% less than the nation and 2.4% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
55.7% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 37% less than the nation and 34.6% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
A
2.5% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 5.6% less than the nation and 4% less than the state.
UTI
B
1% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.4% less than the nation and 1.4% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
A
0% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.6% less than the nation and 1.4% less than the state.
Weight Loss
D
8.5% of residents lose too much weight, 2.5% more than the nation and 3.1% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
B
12.4% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 5.6% less than the nation and 5.3% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
C
1.6% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.2% less than the nation and the same as the state.
Improvements in Function
B
81.9% of residents saw improvements in function, 7.6% more than the nation and 10.7% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
55.2% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 24.3% less than the nation and 19.6% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
74.1% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 2.6% less than the nation and 3% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
B
95.8% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 8.5% more than the nation and 0.6% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
A
87.4% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 30.1% more than the nation and 12.4% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
A
99% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 12.1% more than the nation and 1.2% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
A
80% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 37.1% more than the nation and 6.4% more than the state.
Staffing Hours
Regalcare at Harwich provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Massachusetts’s averages.
Nurse Aide
F
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 23 minutes per resident daily, 48 minutes shorter than the nation and 41 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
D
Licensed partial nurse hours total 39 minutes per resident daily, 14 minutes shorter than the nation and 17 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
C
Registered nurse hours total 33 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes shorter than the nation and 7 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 32 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes longer than the nation and 4 minutes longer than the state.
Physical Therapist
B
Physical therapist hours total 4 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and the same as the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Regalcare at Harwich residents that require a hospital visit, Cape Cod Hospital is the closest, 10.25 miles away. Falmouth Hospital is the next nearest, 29.29 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are CVS Pharmacy, 2.7 miles away, and Harwich Port Outer Cap, 2.77 miles away. Cape Cod Healthcare Pharmacy – Harwich and Rite Aid are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Ellen Jones Community Dental Center and Louis A Nero DDS are 0.7 miles and 0.7 miles away. As for vision care, Optimist is 1.23 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Hawksnest State Park is 2.36 miles away, and Sea View Park is 3.65 miles away. Regal Cinemas Cinema is 3.31 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Brooks Free Library, 1.62 miles from Regalcare at Harwich.
Nearby places of worship include First Congregational Church of Harwich and Federated Church of Orleans UCC. The former is 1.54 miles, and the latter is 1.82 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Tim’s Barber Shop is 2.48 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Local Flavor and Dairy Queen, 0.53 miles and 1.33 miles away. Philbricks and Hot Stove at Cranberry Balley are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Shaws is 2.33 miles away, and Great Western Auto is 2.39 miles away. Wild Oats Natural Foods and Super Stop & Shop are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Pablo Parada Pertz/Nauset Mtg, 0.92 miles away, or Nauset Mortgage, 1.54 miles away. Citizens Bank and Bank of America ATM are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Harwich
July was Harwich’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 81°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 24°F.
The town saw 41.89 inches of precipitation, 37.48 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 74% over the last 12 months.