SOUTH SHORE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
30 RESERVOIR PARK DRIVE, ROCKLAND, MA 02370
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- 5 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 1966-07-01
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- NON-PROFIT
What CMS measures show
Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding
How patients improved
Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care
- Got better at walking or moving around(5,020 patients)
- 81.72%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(5,003 patients)
- 88.54%
- Got better at bathing(5,036 patients)
- 84.91%
- Breathing improved(4,799 patients)
- 85.79%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(4,984 patients)
- 79.28%
- Discharge function score(5,049 patients)
- 80.23%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(6,991 patients)
- 88.24%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(6,999 patients)
- 86.07%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(6,995 patients)
- 1.1%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(5,149 patients)
- 0.22%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(4,137 patients)
- 77.08%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(6,004 patients)
- 91.57%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(5,306 patients)
- 4.56%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(2,695 patients)
- 7.4%
- Sent health information to the next provider(1,918 patients)
- 91.14%
- Gave health information to the patient(5,063 patients)
- 95%
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What to look for
Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language
- The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
- Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
- Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.
Questions to ask
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — SOUTH SHORE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)
- Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
- Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
- How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
- What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
- Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.