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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Considerably only one of its kind, The Boston home is the prime nursing home for seniors with progressive neurological disorders; they have been recognized as the ‘Center for Excellence in Long-Term Care’ by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Boston Home prides itself in being one of the inspirations in the lives of its residents which have extended to the seniors’ families.
The Boston Home has a list of exclusive programs and services that have make them special; naming a few of these include B.Fit! which is a health and wellness program to keep residents active; The Wheelchair Enhancement Program that focuses on the cost-effective solution to wheelchair users; their rehabilitation program that offers therapies, VitalStim neuromuscular electrical stimulation for swallowing, and an augmentative and alternative communication device assessments.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 7th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 47m per day | ▲ 21% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 0m per day | ▲ 3% State avg: 58m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 4h 18m per day | ▲ 89% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 5h 38m per day | ▲ 63% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 3m per day | ▼ 36% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 48m per day | ▲ 72% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Massachusetts state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | MA Average | vs. MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 14 | This facility has 43% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts nursing home (8 vs. MA avg 14).↓ 43% better |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 2.7 | 4.7 | This facility has 43% fewer citations per year than a typical Massachusetts nursing home (2.7 vs. MA avg 4.7).↓ 43% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Mar 2023
Massachusetts average 32.7
Massachusetts average 7.24
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.3
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
9% more staff per resident than Massachusetts average
0% compared with Massachusetts average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 18 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
18
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 17 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
17
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 105 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
105
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
222 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 105 | 0 | 105 | 36,778 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 6,676 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,881 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,839 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,381 | 66 | 72% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,340 | 84 | 91% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 923 | 61 | 66% | 8.5 |
| Occupational Therapist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 488 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 480 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 414 | 55 | 60% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 368 | 45 | 49% | 8.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 216 | 27 | 29% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2% | 2 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1% | 2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.4
48% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
3.5
82% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.1%
67% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
1.0%
96% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
13.0%
180% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.6%
171% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.3%
56% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.1%
70% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
8% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.98
6% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.86
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.64
58% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.54
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.6%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 25.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.3%
64% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 11.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
35.0%
35% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 53.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
14% of new residents, often for short stays.
71% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
96Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for The Boston Home Inc from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #11 / 92Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 92 homes in Massachusetts. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (71% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 8 - 9 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Dorchester Center's city center to The Boston Home Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.05 miles to nearest hospital (Beth Israel Deaconess Hospitalu2013Milton)
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The Boston Home Inc is located in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts.
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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
| The Boston Home Inc |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Dorchester Center (Dorchester) | 96
Facility
96
MA AVG
94
Rank
#109 / 280 |
96.6%
Facility
96.6%
MA AVG
82%
Rank
#5 / 92 | +18% | 5.17
Facility
5.17
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#7 / 89 | -18% | +32% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 90 | 8
Facility
8
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#7 / 89 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#62 / 89 | - | 93 | - |
76
Facility
76
MA AVG
53
Rank
#146 / 499 | Christine Reilly | $23.1M
Facility
$23.1M
MA AVG
$17.4M
Rank
#34 / 92 | $15.0M
Facility
$15.0M
MA AVG
$6.5M
Rank
#11 / 92 | 64.7%
Facility
64.7%
MA AVG
43.6%
Rank
#10 / 92 | 225434 | ||||
| Hebrew SeniorLife |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
PC Palliative Care | Boston (Roslindale) | 50
Facility
50
MA AVG
94
Rank
#235 / 280 | - | - | 4.65
Facility
4.65
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#12 / 89 | +18% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 90 | 11
Facility
11
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#9 / 89 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#15 / 89 | - | 32 | - |
38
Facility
38
MA AVG
53
Rank
#324 / 499 | - | - | - | - | 225759 | ||||
| St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care | Dorchester | 123
Facility
123
MA AVG
94
Rank
#55 / 280 |
31.7%
Facility
31.7%
MA AVG
82%
Rank
#89 / 92 | -61% | 3.90
Facility
3.90
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#41 / 89 | +40% | -1% | $82.6k
Facility
$82.6k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#82 / 90 | 50
Facility
50
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#78 / 89 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#63 / 89 | 6 | 39 | A+ |
83
Facility
83
MA AVG
53
Rank
#102 / 499 | Landmark Health Solutions, LLC | $21.2M
Facility
$21.2M
MA AVG
$17.4M
Rank
#45 / 92 | $10.2M
Facility
$10.2M
MA AVG
$6.5M
Rank
#49 / 92 | 48.2%
Facility
48.2%
MA AVG
43.6%
Rank
#54 / 92 | 225493 | ||||
| Sherrill House |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
PC Palliative Care | Boston (Jamaica Hills) | 196
Facility
196
MA AVG
94
Rank
#9 / 280 |
79.7%
Facility
79.7%
MA AVG
82%
Rank
#56 / 92 | -3% | 3.94
Facility
3.94
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#41 / 89 | +88% | 0% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 90 | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#45 / 89 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#17 / 89 | - | 165 | - |
78
Facility
78
MA AVG
53
Rank
#133 / 499 | Joao Santos | $30.5M
Facility
$30.5M
MA AVG
$17.4M
Rank
#12 / 92 | $20.9M
Facility
$20.9M
MA AVG
$6.5M
Rank
#5 / 92 | 68.4%
Facility
68.4%
MA AVG
43.6%
Rank
#6 / 92 | 225201 | ||||
| Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Boston (Mission Hill) | 205
Facility
205
MA AVG
94
Rank
#7 / 280 |
49.3%
Facility
49.3%
MA AVG
82%
Rank
#87 / 92 | -40% | 3.45
Facility
3.45
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#69 / 89 | +36% | -12% | $95.0k
Facility
$95.0k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#83 / 90 | 32
Facility
32
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#57 / 89 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#32 / 89 | 2 | 80 | - |
82
Facility
82
MA AVG
53
Rank
#108 / 499 | Tony Francis | $11.3M
Facility
$11.3M
MA AVG
$17.4M
Rank
#80 / 92 | $8.3M
Facility
$8.3M
MA AVG
$6.5M
Rank
#63 / 92 | 73.8%
Facility
73.8%
MA AVG
43.6%
Rank
#4 / 92 | 225654 |
The Boston Home Inc is in the Dorchester neighborhood of Dorchester Center.
The Boston Home Inc has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
The Boston Home Inc's occupancy is 96.6%.
Yes — there are 42 photos of The Boston Home Inc in the photo gallery on this page.
(617) 825-3905 will put you in contact with the team at The Boston Home Inc.
Yes — The Boston Home Inc is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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