Nursing Home — Scituate, MA
| Provider | Life Care Center of the South Shore |
|---|---|
| Certification/license type | Nursing Home (EOEA/DPH-regulated) |
| City | Scituate, MA 02066 |
| Address | 91 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy |
| Licensed capacity | 120 beds |
| Certification/license # | Verify on Mass.gov DPH/EOEA facility search |
| Status | Licensed – Nursing Home |
| County | Norfolk County, MA |
Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility serving the South Shore, near Quincy and Braintree. DPH-licensed nursing home under M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 71, and CMS-certified.
Life Care Center of the South Shore is located in the Greater Boston area and is regulated by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), which certifies Assisted Living Residences under M.G.L. Chapter 19D and 651 CMR 12.00, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), which licenses nursing homes under M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 71. Nursing home license under M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 71, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification, plus CMS certification.
MassHealth: Massachusetts residents who qualify for facility level of care may be eligible for MassHealth's Frail Elder Waiver and Senior Care Options (SCO) integrated Medicare-Medicaid plans. The MassHealth Frail Elder Waiver, administered through regional Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs), can cover personal care and supports usable in some community settings or at home, but it does not pay for ALR room and board. Not all facilities accept MassHealth — confirm directly with the provider.
Life Care Center of the South Shore is located in Scituate, Norfolk County, MA. Nearby hospitals include South Shore Hospital (Weymouth), Boston Medical Center.
Greater Boston veterans are served by the VA Boston Healthcare System (West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Brockton campuses), along with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans' Services and the Massachusetts Veterans Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.
In 2026, Nursing Home in Greater Boston typically runs $13,500–$17,000/mo. Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Brookline, Newton, and Cambridge communities tend to run toward the higher end, while Dorchester, Mattapan, Everett, Malden, Lynn, and Revere run comparatively lower (still above the national average). The exact rate at Life Care Center of the South Shore depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.
The strongest predictors of care quality at a senior-care community aren't in the brochure. Ask the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio (daytime numbers hide the real picture), staff turnover rate over the past year, and how long the administrator has been in place. Ask what care needs would force a move-out and how the care plan is reviewed. Walk the halls during a meal and an activity — notice whether residents are engaged. Verify the certification and inspection history through the Mass.gov DPH/EOEA facility search.
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