About Life Care Center of The South Shore
Life Care Center Of The South Shore, located in SCITUATE, MA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Life Care Center of The South Shore
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- Top Ranked: Ranked #22 out of 119 facilities within 25 miles.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.73 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network. This chain operates 194 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Life Care Center of The South Shore provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 5 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted Average | 13 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 27.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 9.3% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.2% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.4% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 10.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 5.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 3.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 92.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 86.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 7.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 19.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 94.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 89.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 23.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 24.6% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 4 complaints
- Total: 4 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| May 10, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| May 10, 2024 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| May 10, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
SOUTH SHORE MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- SAMUEL COREY MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- SAMUEL COREY ADP OF THE SNF
- SAMUEL COREY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CINDY CROSS CORPORATE OFFICER
- SUSAN DAVIS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- SUSAN DAVIS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TODD FLETCHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TERRY HENRY CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA LAY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- ZOFIA LONG OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ZOFIA LONG MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AUBREY PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON ADP OF THE SNF
- FORREST PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOHN STEVENSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOHN STEVENSON ADP OF THE SNF
- RICHARD SWANKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOAN THURMOND CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES ZIEGLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Boston Home, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Newbridge On The Charles Skilled Nursing Facility | N/A | 5 |
| Life Care Center of Plymouth | N/A | 5 |
| Bay Path at Duxbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr | N/A | 5 |
| Katzman Family Center For Living | N/A | 5 |
| Brookhaven at Lexington | N/A | 5 |
| Alliance Health at Braintree | N/A | 5 |
| Care One at Wilmington | N/A | 5 |
| The Elmhurst Healthcare | N/A | 5 |
| Dwyer Home | N/A | 5 |
Related Analysis
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Life Care Center of The South Shore directly at 7815447210. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.