Southshore Health Care Center
Rockland, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225215) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $26,395
Phone: (781) 848-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southshore Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Southshore Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.2%.
Southshore Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $26,395.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Southshore Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Rockland, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, certified for 96 beds with an average daily census of 85.5 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1973 and is part of Athena Healthcare Systems, a chain of 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southshore Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 1 star, Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, and Staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.29, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 22.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $26,395.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to this data, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection details and any updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southshore Health Care Center 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?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 22.2%; the staffing star rating is 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $26,395.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Southshore Health Care Center is certified for 96 beds, with an average daily census of 85.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of Athena Healthcare Systems, a chain of 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 20, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 7818483100 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7818483100 to arrange a visit and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225215?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.