All citations for South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 22, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 36 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0361, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0364, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a properly installed and maintained dumbwaiter or escalator.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0532, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.