South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
288 Washington Street, Quincy, MA 02169
South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Quincy, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionSeptember 9, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since May 26, 202316 (Massachusetts average 28)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on September 9, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on July 31, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0758 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on July 31, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2024.
Citation E0025. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2024.
Health inspection on May 26, 2023
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2023.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2023.
Citation F0808. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (617) 423-0590
- Last standard health inspection
- September 9, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 141
- Residents per day, on average
- 134.9
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- South Cove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (16 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SYMBRIA REHAB, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- CHEN, LIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/27/2017
- GRAVES, WILLIAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2018
- STEVENSON, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
Questions
When was South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists September 9, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since May 26, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.