Southshore Health Care Center
115 NORTH AVENUE, Rockland, MA 02370
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Southshore Health Care Center Compares
Southshore Health Care Center is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Rockland, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 96 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rockland, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.5% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.4% (42% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (71% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (42% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.3% — 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 Southshore Health Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Southshore Health Care Center with other nursing homes in Rockland.
How is Southshore Health Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Southshore Health Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.5% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Southshore Health Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Southshore Health Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Southshore Health Care Center lag behind other Rockland options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Southshore Health Care Center?
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 Rockland
Rockland 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 Rockland.
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