The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
South Shore Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
Registered name: Southshore Health Care Center
ROCKLAND, MA · Medicare-certified · 96 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
South Shore Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Rockland, MA has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and the lowest overall rating flag. Staffing is 3 stars with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.29 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), quality measures are 4 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.291 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.291.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73
- Nurse aides
- 1.88
- Weekend nursing
- 2.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 22%
Registered nurse turnover: 8%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
30.4%35.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.7%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%3.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.6%1.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.4%8.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.9%11.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.2%39.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.1%2.5%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%2.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.1%12.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
16.7%46.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.3%96%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.8%85.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $26,395 in total fines.
- $26,395
Federal fine
Mar 19, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS · 24 homes · 1.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 85.5 residents on an average day (89% of 96 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 52 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.