Life Care Center Of The South Shore
Scituate, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225282) · 117 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (781) 544-7210 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of The South Shore in Scituate, MA holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of The South Shore reports total nurse staffing of 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of The South Shore has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of The South Shore is a for-profit nursing home in Scituate, Massachusetts (Plymouth County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 1985. The facility has 117 certified beds with an average of 93.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.97, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star rating. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a 40.0% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 117 certified beds with an average of 93.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 5, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 7815447210 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 7815447210 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225282?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.