Life Care Center of the North Shore
111 Birch Street, Lynn, MA 01902 · (781) 592-9667
For profit - Corporation · 123 certified beds
Life Care Center of the North Shore has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 4 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 19, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 19, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 19, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.March 19, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.March 19, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.75 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.93 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.58 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.24 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 19.8% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 123 |
| Average residents per day | 117.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Lynn · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Maplewood Center Amesbury · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Mill Town Health and Rehabilitation Amesbury · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Vantage at Andover LLC Andover · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Andover Manor Rehab and Nursing Andover · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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