Nursing Homes · Rockland, MA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Southshore Health Care Center
115 North Avenue · Rockland, MA 02370 · 96 certified beds
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About Southshore Health Care Center
Southshore Health Care Center is a nursing home in Rockland, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 96 beds, below the Plymouth County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Athena Healthcare Systems. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 61 citations, the most recent on April 13, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.16 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Rockland. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (61)
Records from March 2023 to April 2026.
April 13, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
April 13, 2026
Tag F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2026.
April 13, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
April 13, 2026
Tag F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
April 13, 2026
Tag F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
January 28, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2026.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
August 27, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $26,395
March 19, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,395 against this nursing home on March 19, 2024.
Staffing
3.16 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.23 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of Athena Healthcare Systems, a chain of 19 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.6 overall, 1.8 for health inspections, 2.1 for staffing, 2.5 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Athena Health Care Systems Ma LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Massachusetts.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Rockland.
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