LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE NORTH SHORE
111 BIRCH STREET, LYNN, MA 01902 · CCN 225529
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 123
- Avg residents/day
- 115.3
- Phone
- 7815929667
Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Massachusetts avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-04-03 | 4 | 8.9 | 9.5 | -4.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-04-18 | 6 | 10.0 | 9.8 | -4.0 better |
| 3 | 2023-02-23 | 10 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -2.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.78 | 22.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.80 | 15.8% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.80 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (20)
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-07-25 · Health · corrected 2023-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-07-25 · Health · corrected 2023-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-07-25 · Health · corrected 2023-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-07-25 · Health · corrected 2023-07-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1994-12-31 |
| LIFE CARE AFFILIATES II | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1994-12-31 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 1988-04-08 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1990-03-28 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-12-31 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-21 |
| CIARAMELLA, CARLA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2019-04-01 |
| LIFE CARE AFFILIATES II | Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 1994-12-31 |
Other facilities in LYNN
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| ABBOTT SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 55 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.