South Shore Visiting Nurse Association
Rockland, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227082)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (781) 624-7822 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Shore Visiting Nurse Association holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the Massachusetts state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests average clinical quality scores paired with strong patient-reported satisfaction, based on CMS Care Compare data.
South Shore Visiting Nurse Association offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 55 ZIP codes from its Rockland, Massachusetts office.
Yes, South Shore Visiting Nurse Association is Medicare-certified (CCN 227082, certified since 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
South Shore Visiting Nurse Association is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Rockland, Massachusetts, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, South Shore Visiting Nurse Association holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5, reflecting patient feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures indicate that 88.24% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 81.72% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on the same CMS data vintage.
South Shore Visiting Nurse Association reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Rockland, Massachusetts office, indicating a broad geographic service area on the South Shore of Massachusetts.
All ratings, percentages, and measures described here are sourced from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically, and to contact the agency directly for details not captured in CMS reporting, such as staffing, languages spoken, or scheduling availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, South Shore Visiting Nurse Association is Medicare-certified (CCN 227082, certified since July 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 5, indicating high patient-reported satisfaction.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 227082), or call (781) 624-7822 to ask directly.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Rockland, Massachusetts office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling by calling (781) 624-7822, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
South Shore Visiting Nurse Association has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS Care Compare does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (781) 624-7822 and check with Medicare or your insurance for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact South Shore Visiting Nurse Association at (781) 624-7822.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
According to CMS data, 88.24% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral.
Do patients typically improve in mobility with this agency?
CMS data shows 81.72% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.