Life Care Center of the South Shore
309 Driftway Box 830 · Scituate, MA · 02066 · 7815447210
117 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 31, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 31, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2022
Honor 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.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 18, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 18, 2022
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 June 21, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 18, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F May 18, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225282 · certified since January 5, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.