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Nursing homes in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Plymouth County, Massachusetts, has 27 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 3,300 certified beds.
26% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 714 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.6 per 100 beds against 24.3 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $1.0M across 19 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 27 | 341 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 26% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.6 | 24.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $1.0M | $12M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Path At Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr | Duxbury | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Life Care Center of Plymouth | Plymouth | 150 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4.0 | — | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Life Care Center of the South Shore | Scituate | 117 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 9.4 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Life Care Center of West Bridgewater | West Bridgewater | 150 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 7.3 | — | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Queen Anne Nursing Home, Inc | Hingham | 106 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 19.8 | — | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr | Norwell | 142 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7.0 | — | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Rockland | 110 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 12.7 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Alliance Health At West Acres | Brockton | 138 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 11.6 | — | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Brockton Post Acute Care | Brockton | 169 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 19.5 | — | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Scituate | 65 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 23.1 | — | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Hannah B G Shaw Home | Middleboro | 107 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 13.1 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Hingham | 142 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 15.5 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Linden Ponds | Hingham | 132 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4.5 | $13K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Sippican Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Marion | 123 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 13.8 | $9K | 19 May 2026 |
| St Joseph Manor Health Care Inc | Brockton | 118 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 12.7 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Middleborough | 102 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 16.7 | — | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC | Norwell | 86 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 50.0 | $115K | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Sachem Center For Health and Rehabilitation | East Bridgewater | 111 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 36.9 | $66K | 20 May 2026 |
| Tremont Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center | Wareham | 104 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 20.2 | $286K | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Wingate At Silver Lake | Kingston | 164 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 14.0 | — | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Champion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Brockton | 123 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 22.8 | — | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Oakhill Healthcare | Middleboro | 123 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 36.6 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Plymouth | 186 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 25.3 | $141K | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Colony Center For Health and Rehabilitation | Abington | 92 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 52 | 56.5 | $26K | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Plymouth Harborside Healthcareabuse iconSFF Candidate | Plymouth | 101 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 59 | 58.4 | $321K | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Southshore Health Care Center | Rockland | 96 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 61 | 63.5 | $26K | 13 Apr 2026 |
| The Guardian Center | Brockton | 123 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 62 | 50.4 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 43 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 39 |
| F0761 | 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. | 35 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 34 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 30 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 23 |
| Non profit | 4 |
Chains present: Life Care Centers Of America (3), Athena Healthcare Systems (3), Banecare Management (2), Marquis Health Services (2), Azure Healthcare (2), Atlas Healthcare (2), Next Step Healthcare (2), Alliance Health & Human Services (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Plymouth County, Massachusetts?
27 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 3,300 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Plymouth County have the highest CMS ratings?
Bay Path At Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr (5 stars), Life Care Center of Plymouth (5 stars), Life Care Center of the South Shore (5 stars)
How do Plymouth County nursing homes compare with Massachusetts?
26% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 21.6 per 100 beds against 24.3 statewide.