South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Quincy, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225514) · 141 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (617) 423-0590 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Cove Manor has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
South Cove Manor reports 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 13.8 percent. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for South Cove Manor, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since July 1990. The facility is licensed for 141 beds and reports an average daily census of 135.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Cove Manor holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 13.8 percent.
Regarding regulatory history, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation in the available data. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and CMS does not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Prospective families are encouraged to verify current details, including any recent inspection findings, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Cove Manor has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with staff turnover at 13.8 percent; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
South Cove Manor is certified for 141 beds and reports an average daily census of 135.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; South Cove Manor scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (617) 423-0590 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (617) 423-0590 to schedule a visit and review recent inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225514?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.