Southshore Health Care Center is a nursing home located in Rockland, Massachusetts. The facility provides a range of healthcare services primarily designed for long-term nursing care. With a total of 93 residents, the center is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since December 20, 1973. It offers a variety of support services and amenities, including comprehensive nursing care, memory care, and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Southshore Health Care Center offers an array of specialized medical support services to meet the diverse needs of its residents. For vision and dental care, residents have access to routine and preventive care to maintain their overall health and well-being. The facility provides podiatry services for foot care needs, essential for elderly residents. Stroke care and cardiac care services are available to help manage and rehabilitate residents with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions. Pain management is a focus, ensuring residents' comfort through tailored therapeutic approaches. The center addresses wound care needs, supporting healing and prevention of complications. Occupational therapy is available to help residents regain skills and maintain independent living capabilities.
The facility also supports residents with speech therapy, which helps those with communication difficulties, and offers resident and family counseling to enhance community support. Southshore has a barber/beauty salon and hosts clubs and communities to promote socialization and engagement among residents. Hospice services are available for patients needing end-of-life care, providing comfort and dignity during their final stages. Complementary memory care services support those with cognitive impairments. Reviews of Southshore Health Care Center reveal a mixed landscape of experiences. Concerns have been raised about unprofessional conduct, facility maintenance issues like inadequate cooling, allegations of theft, communication lapses, and shortcomings in rehabilitation efforts. Conversely, many reviews highlight the compassionate and attentive nature of the staff, effective physical therapy outcomes, and sincere gratitude for high-quality care received, reflecting a variability in resident and family experiences.
Costs at this community start at $10,785 and range up to $12,395. The average price in the community is $11,590, which is more than the average price in the area of $7,948. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
