Nursing homes in Scituate, MA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Scituate, part of the Plymouth area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Scituate, Massachusetts, located in Plymouth County, is home to two skilled nursing facilities that provide essential long-term care to the 02066 community. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an impressive average overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Life Care Center of the South Shore stands out as the area's top-performing facility, earning a prestigious 5-star rating for its commitment to high-quality clinical care.
Rating distribution
avg 4.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Scituate
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Scituate
- All homes in Scituate score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Scituate
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF THE SOUTH SHORE LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| CARDIGAN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER CARDIGAN NURSING HOME, INC. · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.