Life Care Center of the South Shore
309 Driftway Box 830, Scituate, MA 02066 · (781) 544-7210
For profit - Corporation · 117 certified beds
Life Care Center of the South Shore has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 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 April 21, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 21, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 21, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 21, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 21, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 16, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedApril 16, 2024 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 16, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 16, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 3.97 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.72 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.06 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.19 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 117 |
| Average residents per day | 93.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Scituate · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation Abington · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Alliance Health at West Acres Brockton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- St Joseph Manor Health Care Inc Brockton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bay Path at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr Duxbury · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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