LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE
Grade B — 88/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
117
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Total Fines
None
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
100%
PRESTON, FORREST
100%
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
COREY, SAMUEL
DAVIS, SUSAN
FLETCHER, TODD
LAY, LISA
LONG, ZOFIA
PRESTON, AUBREY
PRESTON, FORREST
STEVENSON, JOHN
SWANKER, RICHARD
ZIEGLER, JAMES
CROSS, CINDY
HENRY, TERRY
THURMOND, JOAN
Penalties & Fines
No penalties or fines on record.
Health Inspection Deficiencies (20)
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE in SCITUATE, Massachusetts has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 88.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 5/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE has 20 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE has 117 certified beds with approximately 92 current residents (79% occupancy). The facility is located at 309 DRIFTWAY BOX 830, SCITUATE, Massachusetts 02066. It is a for profit - corporation facility.
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