Life Care Center of the North Shore
Nursing Home · Lynn, MA
CMS certification number225529
Contact & location
111 Birch StreetLynn, MA 01902
Essex County
- Phone
- (781) 592-9667
- ZIP code
- 01902 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 123
- Residents per day
- 117.2 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Lynn Medical Investors LTD PTR
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 6, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.75 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.93 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.58 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.24 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.24 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 19.8 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 14.3 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 19, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 19 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2025-04-03 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-04-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-04-03 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-04-03 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2024-04-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-18 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-18 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-08 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ciaramella, Carla (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Affiliates II (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lucas, Larissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lynn Medical Investors LTD PTR (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Affiliates II (organization) | General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Developers Investment Company INC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ciaramella, Carla (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Long, Zofia (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Serozynsky, Nancy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ciaramella, Carla (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Developers Investment Company INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Affiliates II (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Long, Zofia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lucas, Larissa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lynn Medical Investors LTD PTR (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Serozynsky, Nancy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of the North Shore?
Life Care Center of the North Shore has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.
How many beds does Life Care Center of the North Shore have?
It has 123 certified beds and cares for about 117 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of the North Shore been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of the North Shore?
It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of the North Shore?
(781) 592-9667. The facility is located at 111 Birch Street, Lynn, MA 01902.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.