Facility profile · CCN 225215
Southshore Health Care Center
56 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $26,395.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202656
Total citations
43
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$26,395
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
56 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | F761 | 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. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F761 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| Mar 18, 2025 | F557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 9, 2024 | F761 | 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. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 9, 2024 | F555 | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 23, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F584 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| Mar 19, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint |
| Mar 19, 2024 | F551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F917 | Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. | E | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | C | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F584 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $26,395 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2024 | Fine | $26,395 | — |
About this record
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