Establishment profile
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE
309 DRIFTWAY, SCITUATE, MA, 02066
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 1 of 104 establishments
Summary
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $750 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 70th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 48,998 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE appears in OSHA workplace safety and CMS nursing home enforcement records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $750 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1020 G02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations. Peer group: 48,998 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 140 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CMS nursing-home record
CCN 225282 · Chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare) — health-inspection deficiencies, fines, and ratings. Full nursing-home record →
CMS Care Compare deficiencies
Every Health Deficiency citation issued by CMS surveyors during this facility’s annual and complaint-triggered surveys. F-tags reference 42 CFR 483 regulatory requirements (resident rights, staffing, infection control, medication management, etc.). Scope-severity letters grade citations from A (isolated potential harm) through L (widespread immediate jeopardy); immediate-jeopardy citations are the critical signal. 20 citations across 3 surveys · 4 complaint-triggered.
| Survey date | F-Tag | Severity | Description | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | 0641 | D | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0655 | D | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0656 | D | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jan 2024 | 0801 | F | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2024 | 0812 | F | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2024 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0689 | F | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0761 | F | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0880 | F | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0886 | F | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0550 | E | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0584 | E | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0658 | E | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0842 | E | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0656 | D | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0657 | D | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0690 | D | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| May 2022 | 0695 | D | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies dataset. Standard survey citations come from routine annual inspections; complaint citations come from CMS investigations of resident or family complaints; infection control citations come from focused infection-prevention surveys. F-tag definitions are at cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-05 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-06-02 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $750 | |
| 1998-06-02 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE is one of 104 establishments rolled up under the parent organization LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA across all 104 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF PLAINWELLPLAINWELL, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF MEDINAMEDINA, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELIZABETHTONELIZABETHTON, TN — 1 federal enforcement record
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICKKENNEWICK, WA — 1 federal enforcement record
- VALLEY VIEW VILLAFORT MORGAN, CO — 1 federal enforcement record
- EVERGREEN NURSING HOME INC.ALAMOSA, CO — 1 federal enforcement record
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF RICHLANDRICHLAND, WA — 1 federal enforcement record
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGEEAST RIDGE, TN — 1 federal enforcement record
- HERITAGE HEALTHCARELAFAYETTE, IN — 1 federal enforcement record
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF RENORENO, NV — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA locationsParent rollup
- Employers in MAState-wide enforcement data
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which operates 104 establishments in our dataset.
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- What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE's OSHA violation history?
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $750 in total penalties.