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Life Care Center Of The North Shore

111 Birch St., Lynn, MA 01902

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,638

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,675
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Life Care Center Of The North Shore Description

    In what the U.S. Census Bureau calls one of the most culturally diverse cities in the state, Life Care Center of the North Shore, in Lynn, Massachusetts, quickly makes each resident and patient feel like family. Our facility, within 4 miles of North Shore Medical Center and 13 miles of downtown Boston, is an ideal choice for nursing homes.

    We offer a diverse variety of services and amenities, from 24/7 skilled nursing care to inpatient rehabilitation from an in-house team of therapists. We continually strive to help patients and residents reach their maximum level of independence, and activities such as our thriving music therapy program enrich our patients' and residents' lives.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.8
    Life Care Center Of The North Shore
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 49 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 7 communities in Lynn
  • Ranking in State: 214 out of 654 communities in MA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    5.8
    Life Care Centers of America
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1468 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Massachusetts

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Many reviews highlight the compassionate, kind, and professional staff at the facility, with several reviewers specifically praising the skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and the overall care their loved ones received. Positive experiences with physical therapy, cleanliness, and the sense of community were frequently mentioned, contributing to the well-being and recovery of residents.

    However, some reviews raised concerns about the quality of food, staff attentiveness, and the physical environment, including maintenance issues and cleanliness in certain areas. There were serious allegations of neglect and abuse, with one reviewer reporting unexplained injuries to their relative and another expressing distress over stolen personal items. These negative experiences contrast sharply with the positive feedback, suggesting variability in care quality and safety measures.

    Despite these concerns, many families expressed gratitude for the significant improvements in their relatives' health and well-being, citing the facility's role in providing effective rehabilitation and fostering a supportive community. The staff's dedication and the positive impact on residents' lives were frequently acknowledged, with many reviewers recommending the facility to others seeking care for their loved ones.

    Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture, with many expressing satisfaction and gratitude for the care provided, while others highlight areas needing improvement, particularly regarding safety, responsiveness, and the physical environment.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    24/7 Easy Admissions

    24-hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Case Management


    Services

    24-hour Care

    Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

    Functional Mobility

    Nursing Staff


    Activities

    Community Re-entry Program

    Daily Activity Schedule

    Family/Resident Councils

    Full-time, Certified Activity Director

    Patient/Family Education Program

    Religious Services


    Community Amenities

    24-hour Security and Fire Safety Systems

    Beauty Salon and Barber Shop

    Complimentary Wireless Internet

    Homelike Setting

    Housekeeping and Laundry Services

    Landscaped Grounds and Courtyards


    Room Amenities

    Bedside and Bathroom Call Lights

    Flat-screen TVs

    Private and Semiprivate Rooms

    Private Bathrooms

    Telephone and Cable Television Hookups


    Dining

    Certified Dietitian

    Fine Dining Program


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Visitors Allowed



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 6, 1990
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 123
    Total current residents: 109
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $12901


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-07 2023-04-21 E Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2023-03-07 2023-04-21 D Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2023-03-07 2023-04-21 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-03-07 2023-04-21 E Services Deficiencies Have an externally vented heating system.
    2023-03-07 2023-04-21 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-11-29 2022-12-30 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2022-11-29 2022-12-30 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-11-29 2022-12-30 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-08-11 2022-08-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2023-02-23 2023-03-15 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2023-02-23 2023-03-15 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    2023-02-23 2023-03-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    2023-02-23 2023-03-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2023-02-23 2023-03-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2023-02-23 2023-03-15 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-02 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-02 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
    2021-11-05 2021-12-02 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-04-08 2019-05-06 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2022-11-22 $7,901
    2023-02-23 $73,220
    2023-02-23 $5,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Swampscott which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 13,787 (small town).
    • The average income is $44,456, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 53.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 134 days of rain, 29 days of snow and 201 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.8 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 3.35% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 32.34% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 8% Asian, 16% Black or African-American, 29% Hispanic or Latino, and 45% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.03 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.76 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.79 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.59 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 172.0, Moderate Days 9.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Ironbound Marketplace & Food Emporium
    1.0 miles away
    Walmart
    1.0 miles away
    Poblano's Mexican Grocery
    1.1 miles away
    Contreas Grocery
    1.2 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    1.4 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Eastern Ave @ Lambert Ave
    0.1 miles away
    Eastern Ave @ Clark St
    0.1 miles away
    460 Eastern Ave
    0.1 miles away
    Eastern Ave @ Harvest St
    0.1 miles away
    Eastern Ave @ Herschel St
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Community Credit Union
    1.2 miles away
    Brotherhood Credit Union
    1.3 miles away
    Century Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Eastern Bank
    1.6 miles away
    People's United Bank
    1.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    North Shore Medical Center - Salem Hospital
    2.5 miles away
    Union Hospital
    2.7 miles away
    MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center
    2.7 miles away
    CuraHealth Hospital Boston North Shore
    3.4 miles away
    Lahey Medical Center, Peabody
    4.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    2.5 miles away
    CVS
    3.0 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.1 miles away
    Green Street Pharmacy
    6.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Weaver Orthodontics
    1.8 miles away
    Implant Dentistry Of The Northshore
    2.5 miles away
    Essex Street Dental Medicine
    3.2 miles away
    Mass Bay Dental
    3.6 miles away
    Saugus Smiles
    3.9 miles away

    Parks

    Clark Street Playground
    0.3 miles away
    Keaney Park
    0.3 miles away
    Harold A. King Town Forest
    0.5 miles away
    Floating Bridge Park
    0.5 miles away
    Jackson Park
    0.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Grace Federated Church
    7.8 miles away
    Old North Church
    9.9 miles away
    St. Leonard's Church
    9.9 miles away
    Kings Chapel
    10.5 miles away
    United First Parish Church
    16.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Witch City Mall
    3.6 miles away
    Square One Mall
    4.8 miles away
    Endicott Plaza
    5.0 miles away
    Assembly Square Marketplace
    9.5 miles away
    Cambridgeside
    10.4 miles away

    Culture

    Raw Art Works
    1.1 miles away
    Lynn Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
    1.3 miles away
    Sophia Gordon Center
    2.8 miles away
    Salem Art Gallery
    4.3 miles away
    Cabot Theatre
    5.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Asian Bistro
    1.0 miles away
    Mission on the Bay
    1.2 miles away
    Rincon Macorisano Restaurant
    1.2 miles away
    Bella Luna Restaurant
    1.2 miles away
    Anthony's Pier 4 Cafe
    1.2 miles away

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