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Jml Care Center

CMS rates Jml Care Center 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 34 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Bed capacity
132
CMS facility ID
225369
Care type
Nursing home
County
Barnstable
Facility name
Jml Care Center
Street address
184 TER HEUN DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Falmouth, MA 02540
Phone
(508) 457-4621

Jml Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Falmouth, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 132 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 7 senior care facilities in Falmouth and 341 skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Jml Care Center 34 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Lauf, Michael
Officer — since 2022
Mcdonough Anastos, Mary
Managing employee — since 2011
Pino, Colleen
Director — since 2016
Spofford, Robin
Managing employee — since 1998

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1989-12-27
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
5 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-03-24
Nurse staffing
3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$488 per day (≈ $14,840/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
52% Medicaid · 20% Medicare · 28% private/other
Occupancy
52% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
right at the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
132
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-24Health inspection5 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-05-01
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-05-01
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-01
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-05-01
F-0887
E · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2026-05-01
2025-02-06Health inspection10 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-12
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-12
F-0641
B · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-12
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-03-12
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-12
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-12
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-12
F-0712
B · No harm found
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2025-03-12
F-0758
E · No harm found
Implement 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.
Corrected 2025-03-12
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-03-12
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (19 citations)
2023-12-14Health inspection7 citations
F-0585
E · No harm found
Honor 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.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement 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.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-19
2023-11-08Health inspectionInfection control1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-01
2026-03-24Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0111
D · No harm found
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2026-05-27
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-05-27
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-06-18
2025-02-06Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0111
D · No harm found
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2025-03-26
K-0521
E · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-03-26
2023-12-14Fire-safety inspection6 citations
E-0041
E · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-01-03
K-0111
D · No harm found
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2024-01-31
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-12-22
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-31
K-0521
E · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-01-31
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-03
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 225369.
How it compares in Massachusetts.
Inspection citations, 3 years
34
More than 46% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 36
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.8
Higher than 58% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.7
Nursing staff turnover, annual
38%
Higher than 54% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Massachusetts average on 6 and worse on 13. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased23.6%15.8%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight8.4%5.0%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.9%0.7%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection4.0%1.7%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms0.8%17.4%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.6%3.4%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine82.8%92.9%93.7%Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened19.5%13.9%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication10.1%19.5%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine94.4%93.5%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers5.7%4.2%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence31.6%20.4%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication18.2%21.5%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.251.841.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days2.561.451.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine38.7%78.9%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.0%1.4%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine58.0%78.1%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission27.4%25.7%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit17.9%11.8%11.8%Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • K-0111 3 inspections. Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
  • F-0580 2 inspections. Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
  • F-0883 2 inspections. Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
  • K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Massachusetts

  • Licensing: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
  • File a complaint: 800-462-5540 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 617-222-7495. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-922-2275. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Falmouth Hospital, about 0.1 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc, about 7.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Cape Cod Hospital, about 19 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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What people say on Google.
4.414 ratings on Google
★★★★★Aimee · 2026-04-23 · via Google

“Wonderful facility. Clean, organized, friendly staff. Felt comfortable leaving my elderly grandmother there for an extended period.”

★★★★★Taylor Connelly · 2026-04-02 · via Google

“Highly recommend. Much more calm and well run than most rehab facilities on Cape Cod.”

★★★★★Bob Stone · 2025-04-11 · via Google

“My wife is presently being cared for in long term care by the wonderful staff at JML Care Center. She was previously a resident at a different for profit pursing home where the management did not meet my expectations. The nursing staff at JML provides compassionate care that transforms lives every day. Through long shifts, difficult moments, and countless challenges, they remain steadfast in their…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
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