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Southshore Health Care Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

115 NORTH AVENUE, Rockland, MA 02370

96 Beds
Medicare Since 1973

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115 NORTH AVENUE
Rockland, MA 02370

About Southshore Health Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

Southshore Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Rockland, MA, serving Plymouth County and the surrounding community. The facility has 96 certified beds with an average daily census of 86.1 residents.

Southshore Health Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1973, bringing 53 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Rockland, MA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds96
Avg. Residents/Day86.1
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyPlymouth
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Poor

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Southshore Health Care Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Southshore Health Care Center provides 3.23 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.63 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 22.7%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 15.4%. Weekend staffing averages 2.95 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.63
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.23
Total Nurse Turnover Rate22.7%
RN Turnover Rate15.4%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.95

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Southshore Health Care Center has received 1 fine totaling $26,395. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines1 ($26,395)
Total Penalties1

Doctors at Southshore Health Care Center

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Southshore Health Care Center

What is the CMS rating for Southshore Health Care Center?

Southshore Health Care Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Southshore Health Care Center have?

Southshore Health Care Center has 96 certified beds with an average daily census of 86.1 residents.

What type of facility is Southshore Health Care Center?

Southshore Health Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Plymouth County in Rockland, MA.

How many doctors practice at Southshore Health Care Center?

1 physicians are affiliated with Southshore Health Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Southshore Health Care Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Southshore Health Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·