LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE
309 DRIFTWAY BOX 830, Scituate, MA 02066
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE is a 117-bed for-profit nursing facility in Scituate, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.4%) is above the Massachusetts average of 21.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 117 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Scituate, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.4% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE with other nursing homes in Scituate.
What keeps LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.4% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE's rating advantage in Scituate?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Scituate
Scituate sits in Plymouth County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 93,971 (18.1%)
- Median age
- 42.7 years
- Median household income
- $92,906
- Median home value
- $386,600
Demographics for Plymouth County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Scituate.
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