nursing home in West Bridgewater, MA
Life Care Center of West Bridgewater
765 West Center Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379 · (508) 580-4400
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Life Care Center of West Bridgewater at a glance
Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is a 150-bed for-profit nursing home in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts (Plymouth County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 24, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 34% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 150
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Centers of America
- Medicare-certified since
- May 24, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Plymouth County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225704
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.83 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.73 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.98 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.28 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 37.9% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 51.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 150 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 140 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.4% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 7.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.9% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.8% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13% | 15.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.2% | 15.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 17.5% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 31% | 21.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.3% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.4% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 78.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 27, 2024 |
| September 9, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 27, 2024 |
| September 9, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 27, 2024 |
| September 9, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 27, 2024 |
| September 9, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 27, 2024 |
| September 9, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 27, 2024 |
| June 7, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
| June 7, 2023 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
| June 7, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
| June 7, 2023 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
| June 7, 2023 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2025 |
| PERRY, KELLIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2000 |
| TOOSSI, ALIREZA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/07/2025 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2017 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/1995 |
| HENRY, TERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/22/2000 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/1994 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/1994 |
| LAFLEUR, NANCY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2024 |
| LONG, ZOFIA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2004 |
| PERRY, KELLIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/13/2022 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/29/2017 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
| LAFLEUR, NANCY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2024 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/1995 |
| LONG, ZOFIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2004 |
| PERRY, KELLIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/13/2022 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
| TOOSSI, ALIREZA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of West Bridgewater's rating?
Life Care Center of West Bridgewater has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Life Care Center of West Bridgewater receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Life Care Center of West Bridgewater accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Life Care Center of West Bridgewater?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Life Care Centers of America. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Life Care Center of West Bridgewater and how do I contact it?
Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is at 765 West Center Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379. Phone: (508) 580-4400.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.