LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE
309 DRIFTWAY BOX 830, SCITUATE, MA 02066 · CCN 225282
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★★ 5
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 117
- Avg residents/day
- 92.6
- Phone
- 7815451370
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 | 2025-03-27 | 0 | 8.9 | 9.5 | -8.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-01-31 | 7 | 10.0 | 9.8 | -3.0 better |
| 3 | 2022-05-18 | 13 | 12.7 | 9.3 | +0.3 worse |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.76 | 39.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.60 | 52.9% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.82 | — |
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)
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
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 admitted2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
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.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-04-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2024-01-31 · Health · corrected 2024-02-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-01-31 · Health · corrected 2024-02-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-31 · Health · corrected 2024-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-06-21
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.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0761Ensure 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.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2022-05-18 · Health · corrected 2022-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2014-06-25 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2014-06-25 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-06-25 |
| COREY, SAMUEL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-08-08 |
| DAVIS, SUSAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-10-01 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-05-01 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-04-24 |
| LONG, ZOFIA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1999-07-01 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-27 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-06-25 |
| STEVENSON, JOHN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-10-01 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-11-01 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-10-30 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-11-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-06-25 |
Other facilities in SCITUATE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| CARDIGAN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 65 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.