RegalCare at Wakefield
ONE BATHOL STREET, Wakefield, MA 01880
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How RegalCare at Wakefield Compares
RegalCare at Wakefield is a 149-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wakefield, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (36.2%) is above the Massachusetts average of 21.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 149 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wakefield, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 36.2% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.4% (69% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (44% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (31% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.8% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RegalCare at Wakefield
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RegalCare at Wakefield with other nursing homes in Wakefield.
How is RegalCare at Wakefield addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is RegalCare at Wakefield doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 36.2% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RegalCare at Wakefield keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is RegalCare at Wakefield's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 149 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RegalCare at Wakefield?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does RegalCare at Wakefield lag behind other Wakefield options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Wakefield
Wakefield sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% 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+
- 245,533 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $106,202
- Median home value
- $540,300
Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wakefield.
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