LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE — Nursing Home in SCITUATE, MA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 117 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 83.7 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225282 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.97 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.61 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (April 16, 2024).
Inspection Findings — April 16, 2024
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — May 10, 2024
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Level D)Corrected — May 10, 2024
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — May 10, 2024
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — May 10, 2024
Life Care Center of the South Shore is a 117-bed nursing home in Scituate, Massachusetts. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident day, above the Massachusetts average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in April 2024, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s overall rating and staffing levels suggest relatively strong performance and sufficient nursing coverage. A recent inspection noted several non-severe deficiencies related to food and nutrition services, infection prevention, and resident assessments/care plans, so it would be reasonable to ask what specific corrective actions and ongoing monitoring are in place to resolve those issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE's CMS star rating?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE reports 3.96852 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE has 117 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- CARDIGAN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER — 4/5 — 1.3 mi
- ROYAL NORWELL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC — 1/5 — 6.6 mi
- SOUTHWOOD AT NORWELL NURSING CTR — 5/5 — 7.4 mi
- QUEEN ANNE NURSING HOME, INC — 5/5 — 8.3 mi
- LINDEN PONDS — 5/5 — 8.6 mi
- HARBOR HOUSE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER — 4/5 — 9.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.