Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
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54 employees · 15 contractors · 25 on an average day Hebrew SeniorLife
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Boston, MA
ALM Inspection Grade
A
ALM's inspection grade is 95 / 100, an A — 12 points above the Massachusetts average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 95 / 100, an A — 12 points above the Massachusetts average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
4/5
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.
4/5
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.
Hebrew SeniorLife
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Boston, MA
ALM Inspection Grade
A
ALM's inspection grade is 95 / 100, an A — 12 points above the Massachusetts average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 95 / 100, an A — 12 points above the Massachusetts average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
4/5
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.
4/5
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.
Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, home care, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is a secured setting with supervision for someone living with memory loss or dementia. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock.
Home care brings support to a resident in their home, while hospice care and palliative care focus on comfort and support during serious illness or the end of life. Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident to move to a different level of care without leaving as needs change. Hebrew SeniorLife has 50 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. The Wolk Center for Memory Health and programs focused on memory loss and dementia address memory-related needs, while expressive art therapies and intergenerational programs offer structured activities through creative expression and contact across generations.
Post-acute rehabilitative care, short-term rehab, outpatient care, and rehabilitation services support recovery or therapy without requiring a permanent move to another setting. Respite care offers a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Transportation is available for trips beyond the community, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time available per resident across the care setting; a Walk Score of 38 out of 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.
The combination of multiple care levels, rehabilitation, and respite care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could change over time or for a family needing temporary support.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing
Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 23rd out of 86 nursing homes we track 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.
4h 19m
This nursing home is ranked 23rd out of 86 nursing homes we track 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.
4h 19mStandout metric: RN, weekends is +71% above Massachusetts average
1 of 5 metrics below Massachusetts average
Daily care time per resident, by role
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. 16 total: 6 of the facility's own employees and 10 agency contractors.
16 staff · 9.8-hour shifts
1h 2m
↑ 54% · MA 40mThis facility: 1h 2m per resident per day, 54% above the Massachusetts average of 40m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. 16 total: 6 of the facility's own employees and 10 agency contractors.
16 staff · 9.8-hour shiftsUS average: 42m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 42m
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. 9 total: 5 of the facility's own employees and 4 agency contractors.
9 staff · 11-hour shifts
54m
↓ 8% · MA 59mThis facility: 54m per resident per day, 8% below the Massachusetts average of 59m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. 9 total: 5 of the facility's own employees and 4 agency contractors.
9 staff · 11-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
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. 24 total: 23 of the facility's own employees and 1 agency contractor.
24 staff · 8.4-hour shifts
2h 23m
↑ 1% · MA 2h 21mThis facility: 2h 23m per resident per day, 1% above the Massachusetts average of 2h 21m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. 24 total: 23 of the facility's own employees and 1 agency contractor.
24 staff · 8.4-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 26m
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.
45m
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.
Total nursing, weekends
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
3h 54m
↑ 9% · MA 3h 34mThis facility: 3h 54m per resident per day, 9% above the Massachusetts average of 3h 34m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 32m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 32m
RN, weekends
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.
Sat–Sun
47m
↑ 71% · MA 28mThis facility: 47m per resident per day, 71% above the Massachusetts average of 28m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
Sat–SunUS average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 29m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
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54 employees · 15 contractors · 25 on an average day
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
8.6 h
↑ 9% · MA 7.9 hThis facility: 8.6 h, 9% above the Massachusetts average of 7.9 h (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
19,675 staff hours this quarter
See full Massachusetts ranking →91% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Massachusetts average: 92% · Contractors this quarter: Registered Nurse (10), Licensed Practical Nurse (4), Certified Nursing Assistant (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
50
Rank #84 / 96Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 84th out of 96 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
50
Rank #84 / 96Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 84th out of 96 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Walk Score
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rank #71 / 111Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 71st out of 111 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rank #71 / 111Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 71st out of 111 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
38
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #72 / 81Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 72nd out of 81 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its Statewide rank out of 81. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #72 / 81Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 72nd out of 81 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its Statewide rank out of 81. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
62.2%
This home usually has availability
Based on residents per day and 50 beds.
Lower than the Massachusetts average: 80.5%
Residents per day (avg)
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
31
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)
About This Community
Wheelchair Accessible
Short-Term Rehab
Short-Term Inpatient Rehabilitation
Post-Acute Rehabilitative Care
Palliative CareCare focused on relieving pain, symptoms, and stress while supporting quality of life. It can be provided alongside treatment for a serious illness.
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Elder Abuse Shelter and Prevention Program
Pets Allowed
Activities
Intergenerational Programs
Expressive Art Therapies
Signature ProgramsRussian Bilingual Program
CMS Health Inspection History
ALM Inspection Grade
95 / 100
Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares
12 points above the Massachusetts average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Strong
23 severity-weighted points (12 citations) · 2× lower than the typical CMS-certified MA facility (median: 49)
Enforcement
Strong
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
Persistence
Typical
33 days to fix issues · about the same as the typical CMS-certified MA facility (median: 33)
Total health inspections
3
↓ 30% · MA 4.3This facility: 3, 30% below the Massachusetts average of 4.3 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
8
Rank #13 / 83Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 13th out of 83 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Massachusetts State average, with a ranking across all 83 MA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 72% · MA 28.5This facility: 8, 72% below the Massachusetts average of 28.5 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
2.67
Rank #7 / 83Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 7th out of 83 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Massachusetts mean across 83 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 59% · MA 6.58This facility: 2.67, 59% below the Massachusetts average of 6.58 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
8 of 8 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
0
↓ 100% · MA 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the Massachusetts average of 0.3 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
0
↓ 100% · MA 1.1This facility: 0, 100% below the Massachusetts average of 1.1 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
6
↓ 77% · MA 26This facility: 6, 77% below the Massachusetts average of 26 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
2
↑ 67% · MA 1.2This facility: 2, 67% above the Massachusetts average of 1.2 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Jan 21, 2026 · 1 citation (Resident Rights, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 3 of 8 citations · 6 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Jan 21, 2026
1 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jul 24, 2025
2 citations
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning minor citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jul 17, 2024
5 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning minor citation
Corrected
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 8 citations
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
3 deficiencies (38%)
Resident Rights
1 deficiency (13%)
Quality of Life & Care
1 deficiency (13%)
Nutrition & Dietary
1 deficiency (13%)
Administration
1 deficiency (13%)
Pharmacy Services
1 deficiency (13%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
7 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 8 resulted from complaint investigations.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Enforcement
Penalties and fines
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 Oct 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Oct 2023.
Total fines
$0
MA avg $73KMassachusetts average: $72,665. Average among the 155 Massachusetts facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0
MA avg 1.55Massachusetts average: 1.55. Average among the 155 Massachusetts facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
MA avg 0.04Massachusetts average: 0.04. Average among the 155 Massachusetts facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Massachusetts average.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
4
/ 5
Above average3 short-stay measures: 1 better, 2 near MA average
Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 3 measures
Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
↓ 22% · MA 1.4This facility: 1.1, 22% below the MA average of 1.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
↓ 22% · MA 1.4This facility: 1.1, 22% below the MA average of 1.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.9%
↓ 1% · MA 78.9This facility: 77.9, 1% below the MA average of 78.9 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.9%
↓ 1% · MA 78.9This facility: 77.9, 1% below the MA average of 78.9 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.7%
↓ 2% · MA 78.1This facility: 76.7, 2% below the MA average of 78.1 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.7%
↓ 2% · MA 78.1This facility: 76.7, 2% below the MA average of 78.1 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Massachusetts average is: 67.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab | NH HOS RC SNF | Dorchester | 121
Facility
121
MA AVG
119
Rank
#51 / 96 | A- |
89.0%
Facility
89.0%
MA AVG
80.5%
Rank
#30 / 81 | +11% | 3.85
Facility
3.85
MA AVG
4.00
Rank
#40 / 86 | -33% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$73.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | 8
Facility
8
MA AVG
28.5
Rank
#22 / 83 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
MA AVG
6.6
Rank
#41 / 83 | - | 108 | - |
71
Facility
71
MA AVG
48
Rank
#28 / 111 | Bostonian Foundation Inc | $14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#49 / 82 | $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#53 / 82 | 56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#59 / 82 | 225436 | ||||
| Hebrew SeniorLife | NH AL CCRC HC HOS IL MC PC SNF | Boston (Roslindale) | 50
Facility
50
MA AVG
119
Rank
#84 / 96 | A |
62.2%
Facility
62.2%
MA AVG
80.5%
Rank
#72 / 81 | -23% | 4.31
Facility
4.31
MA AVG
4.00
Rank
#23 / 86 | +85% | +8% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$73.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | 8
Facility
8
MA AVG
28.5
Rank
#13 / 83 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
MA AVG
6.6
Rank
#7 / 83 | - | 31 | - |
38
Facility
38
MA AVG
48
Rank
#71 / 111 | - | - | - | - | 225759 | ||||
| The Boston Home Inc | NH RC SNF | Dorchester Center | 96
Facility
96
MA AVG
119
Rank
#67 / 96 | ? |
95.5%
Facility
95.5%
MA AVG
80.5%
Rank
#5 / 81 | +19% | 5.42
Facility
5.42
MA AVG
4.00
Rank
#8 / 86 | -4% | +36% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$73.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | - | - | - | 92 | - |
76
Facility
76
MA AVG
48
Rank
#23 / 111 | Christine Reilly | $16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#35 / 82 | $15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#8 / 82 | 94.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
94.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#3 / 82 | 225434 | ||||
| St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | NH HOS MC SNF | Dorchester | 123
Facility
123
MA AVG
119
Rank
#45 / 96 | C |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
MA AVG
80.5%
Rank
#25 / 81 | +12% | 3.56
Facility
3.56
MA AVG
4.00
Rank
#61 / 86 | +31% | -11% | $82.6k
Facility
$82.6k
MA AVG
$73.6k
Rank
#75 / 86 | 45
Facility
45
MA AVG
28.5
Rank
#67 / 83 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
MA AVG
6.6
Rank
#74 / 83 | 4 | 111 | - |
83
Facility
83
MA AVG
48
Rank
#11 / 111 | Landmark Health Solutions, LLC | $16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#38 / 82 | $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#33 / 82 | 65.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
65.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#28 / 82 | 225493 | ||||
| Sherrill House | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Boston (Jamaica Hills) | 196
Facility
196
MA AVG
119
Rank
#5 / 96 | B- |
79.0%
Facility
79.0%
MA AVG
80.5%
Rank
#50 / 81 | -2% | 3.64
Facility
3.64
MA AVG
4.00
Rank
#61 / 86 | +48% | -9% | $35.9k
Facility
$35.9k
MA AVG
$73.6k
Rank
#66 / 86 | 31
Facility
31
MA AVG
28.5
Rank
#52 / 83 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
MA AVG
6.6
Rank
#27 / 83 | 2 | 155 | - |
78
Facility
78
MA AVG
48
Rank
#18 / 111 | Joao Santos | $26.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$26.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#7 / 82 | $20.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$20.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#4 / 82 | 77.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
77.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#11 / 82 | 225201 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other MA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hebrew SeniorLife
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 What neighborhood is Hebrew SeniorLife in?
Hebrew SeniorLife is in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston.
02 Is Hebrew SeniorLife in a walkable area?
Hebrew SeniorLife has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 What is the occupancy rate at Hebrew SeniorLife?
Hebrew SeniorLife's occupancy is 62.2%.
04 Are pets allowed at Hebrew SeniorLife?
Yes, Hebrew SeniorLife allows residents to bring their pets.
05 What is the overall rating for Hebrew SeniorLife?
Hebrew SeniorLife received a 4-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
06 How many beds does Hebrew SeniorLife have?
Hebrew SeniorLife has 50 beds.
07 Are there photos of Hebrew SeniorLife?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Hebrew SeniorLife in the photo gallery on this page.
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