Life Care Center of the South Shore

Name: Life Care Center of the South Shore
Address: 309 DRIFTWAY BOX 830, Scituate, MA, 02066, US
Telephone: 7815447210

309 Driftway Box 830, Scituate, MA 02066 · Plymouth County · 117 certified beds · avg 93 residents/day · certified since Jan 5, 1985

Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.88

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (11)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Apr 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Apr 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Apr 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Apr 16, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · from a complaint
Apr 16, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · from a complaint
Apr 16, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Apr 16, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Jan 31, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not employ enough qualified food and nutrition staff, including a qualified dietician, to properly run its food service.
Jan 31, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jan 31, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	7	0	F
2026	4	0	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Massachusetts avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.88	3.89	3.95	top 40% in Massachusetts; top 45% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.70	0.65	0.69	top 30% in Massachusetts; top 36% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.41	3.51	3.50	top 46% in Massachusetts; top 47% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.40	0.46	0.48	bottom 47% in Massachusetts; top 48% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	40.0	38.2	45.8	bottom 43% in Massachusetts; top 36% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	35.7	42.6	42.9	top 38% in Massachusetts; top 39% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.97, RN 0.72, weekend 3.49. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	06/25/2014
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	06/25/2014
Corey, Samuel	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2023
Corey, Samuel	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2023
Corey, Samuel	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/13/2025
Cross, Cindy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/30/2014
Davis, Susan	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2015
Davis, Susan	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2015
Fletcher, Todd	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2021
Henry, Terry	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2014
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/24/2017
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/25/2014
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/31/2014
Long, Zofia	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/1999
Long, Zofia	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/1999
Preston, Aubrey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2024
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/25/2014
Preston, Forrest	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/31/2014
Stevenson, John	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2023
Stevenson, John	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/28/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	1.3 mi	Scituate, MA	★★★★☆	3/5
Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC	6.6 mi	Norwell, MA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr	7.4 mi	Norwell, MA	★★★★★	5/5
Queen Anne Nursing Home, INC	8.3 mi	Hingham, MA	★★★★★	5/5
Linden Ponds	8.6 mi	Hingham, MA	★★★★☆	3/5
Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	9.0 mi	Hingham, MA	★★★★☆	4/5
Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	9.8 mi	Rockland, MA	★★★★★	4/5
Southshore Health Care Center	10.1 mi	Rockland, MA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Care One at Weymouth	10.2 mi	Weymouth, MA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Dwyer Home	10.7 mi	Weymouth, MA	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 225282.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Life Care Center of the South Shore

309 Driftway Box 830, Scituate, MA 02066 · 7815447210

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 225282 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)