South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
288 Washington Street · Quincy, MA · 02169 · 6174230590
141 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- 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 | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 16% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
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 August 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
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 June 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 26, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225514 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.