Plymouth Harborside Healthcare
Plymouth, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225284) · 101 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 6 totaling $321,400
Phone: (508) 747-4790 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Plymouth Harborside Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Plymouth Harborside Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.1%.
Plymouth Harborside Healthcare has 6 federal fines on record totaling $321,400.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming nursing homes.
About this facility
Plymouth Harborside Healthcare is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Plymouth, Massachusetts, first approved in March 1985. It is certified for 101 beds with an average daily census of 77.4 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.7 out of 5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Plymouth Harborside holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are also low: health inspection rating of 1, quality measure rating of 1, and staffing rating of 2. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.56 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at 0.60 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.1%.
CMS records 6 federal fines against this facility totaling $321,400.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated instance related to abuse; families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare. The facility is also designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming relative to other nursing homes and is subject to increased oversight and more frequent inspections.
There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months. This information reflects data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current status directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Plymouth Harborside Healthcare has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 52.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 6 fines totaling $321,400.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 101 beds with an average of 77.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Next Step Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 1, 2, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5087474790 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5087474790 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225284?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.