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SOUTH COVE MANOR NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

288 WASHINGTON STREET, QUINCY, MA 02169
Score: 96 / 100

South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Quincy, Massachusetts, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 96/100, it ranks in the top 2% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is near the national average, with 3.63 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 16 deficiencies at South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.63 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.69 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.36 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.35 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.46 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
Jul 30, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 15 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0756 Severity E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Jul 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jul 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jul 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jul 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 0.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.9% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 11.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 96 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
141
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0