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282 Cabot Street Holyoke, MA 01040 · Hampden County
All 8 nursing homes in Holyoke, MA (7 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 225232 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Regalcare at Holyoke a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Regalcare at Holyoke as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.59 hours per resident per day at Regalcare at Holyoke, below the Massachusetts median of 3.72 (US median: 3.72). About 0.39 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.25 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 46% of nursing staff left within a year (Massachusetts median 36.1%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Regalcare at Holyoke: Medicare and Medicaid
Regalcare at Holyoke is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Massachusetts's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on June 25, 2025 and found 10 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 43 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 43 citations at Regalcare at Holyoke across 5 inspection dates, 4 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on October 12, 2023. The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (13) and quality of life and care (10). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured" (tag F0656, level G, October 12, 2023). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
June 25, 2025 · 10 citations
EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
BEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
October 23, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
May 24, 2024 · 17 citations
FProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
FHave policies on smoking.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
DEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
DProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
BEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
October 12, 2023 · 3 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
February 21, 2023 · 12 citations
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DGive residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
DHonor 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.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
DPut firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Questions to ask on a tour of Regalcare at Holyoke
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on October 12, 2023 under the rule on resident assessment and care planning. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on October 23, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 |
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Hospitals near Regalcare at Holyoke
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.6 mi
Holyoke Medical Center HolyokeEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 4h 13m for patients treated and sent home
- 2.4 mi
- 2.9 mi
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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