The Covington

Overview of The Covington

The Covington Restaurant is located in downtown Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard. It serves seasonally driven food and is open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.

(949) 389-8500 thecovingtonrestaurant@gmail.com

Capacity and availability

23 days

343-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

21 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 36 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeRcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community

StatusLicensed

IssuanceMay 20, 2004

CountyOrange

The Covington is administrated by Donald Cash Benton.

Owner NameEpiscopal Communities & Services For Seniors

Operating HoursWednesday - Monday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Closed on Tuesdays

Food DescriptionThe Covington Restaurant serves seasonally driven food.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 0 citations 2 complaints 8 total visits 2 complaint visits 4 official inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	0	10	This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better

Standout metricNo citations on file since 2021 — the California average is 10.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	8	16	This facility has 50% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 50% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	2	13	This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	2	7	This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	2	14	This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 86% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	0.4	2.8	This facility has 86% fewer complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 86% better

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

90% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

10% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Covington based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 59.9% ↑ 39.2pp vs 2022

Net Income -$4.6M ↑ ~$4.7M vs 2022

Total Payroll $11.0M ↑ ~$998.6K vs 2022

Profit Margin -50.0% ↓ 2.7pp vs 2022

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	91.0%	93.7%	93.9%	95.5%	93.2%	921.5%	859.0%	53.9%	52.4%	48.6%	20.7%	59.9%
Beds	257	257	257	24	24	24	24	364	364	364	194	58
Net Income	-$4,710,810	-$11,468,020	-$7,829,012	-$1,845,926	-$1,917,772	$3,719,192	-$181,181	-$2,094,212	-$4,118,845	$1,460,044	-$9,250,547	-$4,570,175
Gross Revenue	$15,732,315	$17,348,582	$17,766,195	$18,006,398	$19,490,169	$20,262,924	$20,626,584	$20,602,593	$19,630,108	$15,936,033	$19,529,399	$9,135,466
Operating Expenses	$20,610,465	$20,300,348	$20,464,767	$20,637,723	$22,502,764	$22,843,284	$24,517,010	$25,853,788	$27,320,481	$27,394,161	$29,195,906	$30,908,579
Net Patient Revenue	$14,523,726	$15,484,592	$16,092,340	$16,082,689	$17,785,737	$18,543,969	$18,977,964	$19,068,155	$18,535,855	$15,580,457	$18,462,515	$8,175,388
Total Payroll	$6,034,841	$7,149,774	$7,205,368	$7,518,819	$8,424,951	$9,047,438	$7,829,590	$10,183,383	$11,642,828	$10,007,240	$10,021,602	$11,020,182
Profit Margin %	-29.9%	-66.1%	-44.1%	-10.3%	-9.8%	18.4%	-0.9%	-10.2%	-21.0%	9.2%	-47.4%	-50.0%
Medicare %	8.0%	8.2%	8.7%	86.3%	88.3%	8.8%	9.2%	8.4%	6.9%	1.6%	25.9%	26.0%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	92.0%	91.8%	91.3%	13.7%	11.7%	91.2%	90.8%	91.6%	93.1%	98.4%	74.1%	74.0%
Revenue/Day	$170	$176	$183	$1,923	$2,172	$230	$252	$266	$266	$241	$1,260	$645
Cost/Day	$241	$231	$232	$2,467	$2,748	$283	$326	$361	$393	$424	$1,993	$2,439
Avg Length of Stay	19.9 days	20.7 days	20.5 days	23.0 days	23.7 days	20.2 days	22.4 days	19.6 days	19.1 days	10.0 days	25.1 days	23.2 days

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$27.3M

Operating deficit

-$4.6M

Voluntary non-profit community

Home revenue

$27.3M

Operating deficit

-$4.6M

Payroll costs

$11.0M

40.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$20.8M

Total costs $31.9M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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Who is the owner of The Covington?

The legal owner and operator of The Covington is Episcopal Communities & Services For Seniors.

Is The Covington in a walkable area?

The Covington has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Who is the administrator of The Covington?

Donald Cash Benton is the administrator of The Covington.

How many beds does The Covington have?

The Covington has 343 beds.

Has The Covington had any recent deficiencies or citations?

The Covington has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.

What is the address of The Covington?

The Covington is located at 3 PURSUIT.

What is the phone number of The Covington?

(949) 389-8500 will put you in contact with the team at The Covington.

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