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Life Care Center Of The South Shore
309 Driftway, Scituate, MA 02066
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Life Care Center Of The South Shore Description
Life Care Center Of The South Shore is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Scituate, Massachusetts and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Several reviews report negative experiences, citing issues such as poor care, unclean conditions, and unprofessional staff behavior. Complaints include verbal abuse from staff, lack of communication with families, especially in serious situations, and concerns over billing and handling of personal items.
- Conversely, numerous positive reviews highlight good experiences, praising the friendly and professional staff, effective rehabilitation services, and the clean and well-maintained facility. Positive experiences span from short-term rehab to longer stays, with specific commendations for the physical therapy team, nursing staff, and overall care quality.
- Some reviewers specifically recommend visiting the facility to form one's own opinion, noting discrepancies between their positive personal experiences and negative reviews they had read.
- Personal stories of recovery and gratitude are shared, detailing the comprehensive care and support received during rehabilitation from severe injuries, including attentive physical therapy, cleanliness, quality of meals, and overall staff dedication.
- Concerns are raised about the facility's ability to handle patients with dementia and psychiatric issues, with one review mentioning the loss of personal items and perceived lack of compassion from some staff members.
- Despite the mixed reviews, several families express deep gratitude for the care their loved ones received, emphasizing the facility's role in significant health improvements and successful rehabilitation outcomes.
Reviews
Basically, everyone was great- from the nurses to the nursing aids to the kitchen staff who came and took my order every day. They were all so kind, especially the therapists. They were wonderful. I came in because of my spinal stenosis and I could barely walk. Now they have me practicing fall recovery! Imagine that- if I fall, I know how to get back up if I'm not hurt. I have never worked out to hard in my whole life, but overall it was a good experience. Even when my insurance cut me off and said I had to go home, staff helped with an appeal and got me the few extra days I needed. I wasn't quite ready, and they fought for me. I feel ready now and I can certainly recommend Life Care Center of the South Shore.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 5, 1985
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 117
Total current residents: 82
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $42569
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-12 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-12 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. |
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-12 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-12 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-03 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-03 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-03 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-03 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-03 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-12 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-05-17 | 2022-06-03 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-08-19 | 2019-09-08 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-08-19 | 2019-09-08 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2019-08-19 | 2019-09-08 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-08-19 | 2019-09-08 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-11 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-11 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-21 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-21 | E | 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-07-20 | D | 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-21 | D | 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-21 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-21 | F | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-07-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-21 | F | Pharmacy Service 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. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-21 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-07-20 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-11-03 | 2021-11-12 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-08 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement 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. |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-08 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-08 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-08 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-09-10 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. |
| 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-27 | D | Pharmacy Service 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. |
| 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-27 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-27 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-27 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-29 | $650 |
| 2022-05-18 | $65,490 |
| 2022-05-18 | $42,569 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-18 | 19 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Scituate which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 5,245 (very small town).
- The average income is $165,210, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 52.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 134 days of rain, 32 days of snow and 197 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year
- The crime rate is 0.8 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.19 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.28 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.01 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.95 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 163.0, Moderate Days 18.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Village Market
1.4 miles awaySand Hills General Store & Deli
2.4 miles awayShaw's
4.4 miles awayThe Red Lion Bakery
5.2 miles awayStop & Shop
5.5 miles awayTransportation
Greenbush
0.2 miles awayNorth Scituate
3.7 miles awayCohasset
6.7 miles awayNantasket Junction
8.0 miles awayBus Stations
Marshfield High School & Middle School
4.9 miles awayRoche Brothers
5.0 miles awayStop and Shop/Kohl's
5.1 miles awayWebster Square
6.3 miles awayWinslow Apts
6.3 miles awayBanks
Coastal Heritage Bank
2.8 miles awayPilgrim Bank
4.2 miles awayRockland Trust
4.3 miles awayBank of America
4.4 miles awayEastern Bank
7.0 miles awayHospitals
Pembroke Hospital
5.5 miles awaySouth Shore Hospital
10.7 miles awayQuincy Mental Health Center
12.8 miles awaySignature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
14.1 miles awayEncompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree
14.1 miles awayPharmacies
Scituate Health Mart Pharmacy
3.7 miles awayCVS
4.3 miles awayWalgreens
4.5 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
9.5 miles awayOlden's Pharmacy
10.7 miles awayDentists
Freeman Dental Associates
4.4 miles awayDentistry for Chickens
7.1 miles awayEvergrin Dental
10.5 miles awaySouth Shore Dentistry
10.9 miles awayAspire Dental Health of Weymouth
10.9 miles awayParks
Rivermoor Habitat Park
0.2 miles awayCushing Memorial State Park
0.5 miles awayScituate
0.8 miles awayKent Street Marshes
1.0 miles awayVasolotti Land
1.1 miles awayPlaces of Worship
First Trinitarian Congregational Church
1.8 miles awayFirst Baptist Church
3.2 miles awayUnited First Parish Church
14.3 miles awayGrace Federated Church
20.0 miles awayKings Chapel
20.5 miles awayShopping
Royal Shops
10.4 miles awayTooth Boss Plaza
10.9 miles awayKingston Collection
14.1 miles awaySouth Shore Plaza
14.4 miles awayWestgate Mall
16.7 miles awayCulture
The Ellis House
3.1 miles awayThe Makery Sewing Studio
3.6 miles awayNorth River Theatre & Comm Clb
4.4 miles awaySouth Shore Art Center
5.4 miles awaySouth Shore Music Circus
5.6 miles awayRestaurants
Barker Tavern
2.0 miles awayCheever Tavern
2.8 miles awayCosmos Cafe
3.6 miles awayVictoria's Pizzeria
4.3 miles awayCohasset Lobster Pound
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