OUR ISLAND HOME

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How OUR ISLAND HOME Compares

OUR ISLAND HOME is a 45-bed government-owned nursing facility in Nantucket, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.5%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 45 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
• Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (58% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (30% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.8% (41% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Nantucket

Nantucket sits in Nantucket County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

1,803 (16.1%)

Median age

41.7 years

Median household income

$112,306

Median home value

$1,117,300

Demographics for Nantucket County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Nantucket.

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