Life Care Center of the North Shore
111 Birch Street, Lynn, MA, 01902
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 5
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 123
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Ciaramella, Carla | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Cross, Cindy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Thurmond, Joan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Life Care Affiliates II | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Preston, Forrest | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Essex County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center CCN 225002 | Holden, MA | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Hermitage Healthcare (the) CCN 225009 | Worcester, MA | 2 | 3 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton CCN 225014 | Boston, MA | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Knollwood Nursing Center CCN 225016 | Worcester, MA | 5 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Life Care Center of Leominster CCN 225038 | Leominster, MA | 4 | 4 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Julian J Levitt Family Nursing Home CCN 225040 | Longmeadow, MA | 4 | 3 | 3 | Not shown | $11,468 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of the North Shore's CMS rating?
Life Care Center of the North Shore has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Life Care Center of the North Shore located?
Life Care Center of the North Shore is located at 111 Birch Street, Lynn, MA, 01902 in Essex County, and CMS lists 123 certified beds.
Does Life Care Center of the North Shore have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Life Care Center of the North Shore over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Life Care Center of the North Shore's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Life Care Center of the North Shore's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.13 across 45 facilities in Essex County, and 3.07 across Massachusetts. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Life Care Center of the North Shore's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center of the North Shore's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 225529
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 123
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 20 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | 0580 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 0804 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 0842 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 0550 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 8, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 0604 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 8, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 8, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 0684 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 8, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 0686 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 8, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 8, 2024 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 0580 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 0655 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 0760 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 0842 | D | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 0550 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 0636 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 15, 2023 |
How to verify this data
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