Starfile / Massachusetts

SOUTHSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER

115 NORTH AVENUE, ROCKLAND, MA 02370 · CCN 225215

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$26,395

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

Facilities in chain

24

Chain avg overall

1.70 / 5

Inspection citations (56)1 actual harm

1. 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.2026-01-28 · Health

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. BF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for minimal harm

9. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. 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.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-02-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.2024-12-09 · Health · corrected 2025-01-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. 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.2024-12-09 · Health · corrected 2025-01-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-09-23 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. 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.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-16

    Actual harm

44. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. 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.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. FF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. CF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for minimal harm

49. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. FF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. EF0917Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.