The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab

The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

The Bostonian Skilled Nursing… is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab

337 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122 View Map

The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

The Bostonian Skilled Nursing… is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

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Overview of The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Just a few minutes away from Boston, The Bostonian Nursing Care and Rehabilitation in Dorherster is a community focused on creating an efficient rehabilitative approach to skilled nursing and rehab in order while enhancing their quality of life. They have a team of well-trained care staff who deliver a multidisciplinary approach to nursing when providing tailored care– ensuring to deliver service with compassion, kindness, and professionalism. The Bostonian is guaranteed to create connections and provide engaging experiences among members of the community while maintaining a balance of independence and extra comprehensive assistance. 
The Bostonian offers a range of services such as short-term and sub-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitative services, and long-term care. They boast their exclusive BaneCare Day program that creates engaging social activities such as fitness exercises, religious services, theater and movie outings, visits to local shops, and full-service hair dressing– all included to stimulate and enrich the wellness of its residents. 

(617) 265-2350

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.93/day Massachusetts avg: 3.93/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Massachusetts avg: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Massachusetts avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Massachusetts avg: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Massachusetts avg: 3.2/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 121

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Massachusetts average
Occupancy rate 87.8%
Residents per day (avg) 110
Occupancy rate
87.8%
Residents per day (avg)
110

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$15.7M
Operating deficit
-$236.7K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$15,663,928.00
Operating deficit
$-236,682.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.6M
42.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.3M
Total costs $15.9M
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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Dorchester (Dorchester)
121
No
71
BOSTONIAN FOUNDATION INC
87.8%
$15,519,651.00
$6,638,044.00
42.8%
110.20
4/5
3.9263
4/5
2/5
3/5
1
21
1
-23%
0%
+7%
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Boston (Mission Hill)
164
No
82
FRANCIS, TONY
49.3%
$9,969,054.00
$7,307,712.00
73.3%
82.20
1/5
3.4531
1/5
2/5
4/5
1
32
2
+12%
-12%
-40%
Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

West Roxbury (West Roxbury)
141
No
54
POURALI, SAEED
73.9%
$12,630,209.00
$5,887,709.00
46.6%
128.60
1/5
3.2013
1/5
2/5
2/5
4
94
5
+1%
-19%
-10%
Marian Manor Nursing Home
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Boston (South Boston)
248
No
96
ANDERSON, KAHONEY
60.7%
$26,702,707.00
$8,074,575.00
30.2%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-26%
North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
100
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Address 1.2 miles from city center — 2.93 miles to nearest hospital (Beth Israel Deaconess Hospitalu2013Milton)

Address 337 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

160
Total Staff
142
Employees
18
Contractors
43,316
Total Hours (Quarter)
59
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse168.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse288.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant698.4 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
123 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
12 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.1%
of total hours from contractors
3,075 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6906921,32791100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse280288,50791100%8.3
Registered Nurse142163,58191100%8.3
RN Director of Nursing8081,7307077%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist110111,2388897%5.2
Administrator2021,0246470%8
Other Dietary Services Staff3039798290%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide0229306976%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist0445517380%7.1
Dietitian1015086470%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014886167%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224666470%7.3
Qualified Social Worker0224185965%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0444046470%5.8
Occupational Therapy Aide2023885662%6.7
Nurse Aide in Training2022432831%8.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111867%3
Medical Director01112910%1.3

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 4
11% below Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 21
36% below Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 32.7

5.25 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 17 citations
Complaint investigations 4 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations 1
33% below Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 1.5
Moderate Health citations 20

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation May 29, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 27, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 27, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 27, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
113 Total Residents
Medicare 13 (11.5%)
Medicaid 91 (80.5%)
Private Pay/Other 9 (8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 9.4
8% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score 16.1
19% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 20.0
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 14.9%
20% below Massachusetts average.

Walking Ability Worsened 19.7%
2% above Massachusetts average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 13.7%
38% below Massachusetts average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 2.9%
18% below Massachusetts average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.6%
21% above Massachusetts average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.9%
8% below Massachusetts average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%
100% below Massachusetts average.

Antipsychotic Use 18.9%
7% below Massachusetts average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 93.1%
1% above Massachusetts average.

Influenza Vaccine 87.9%
7% below Massachusetts average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 4.0%
23% below Massachusetts average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 47.8%

38% worse than Massachusetts average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.7%

48% better than Massachusetts average
Influenza Vaccine 39.7%

49% worse than Massachusetts average

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $9K
This home paid 88% less in fines than the state average.
Massachusetts average: $72K
Number of Fines 1
This home received 42% fewer fines than the state average.
Massachusetts average: 1.7
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Massachusetts average: 0.1
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jun 13, 2023
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).

$2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).

Not assessed.

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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