Total health inspections
3
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Hebrew SeniorLife
Home Care · Boston
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Hebrew SeniorLife
Home Care · Boston
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Overview of Hebrew Seniorlife
Hebrew Seniorlife is New England’s largest nonprofit provider of senior care and living communities, dedicated to empowering seniors to live their best lives. Rooted in Jewish heritage, Hebrew Seniorlife promotes independence and transforms every aspect of the aging experience through vibrant communities, personalized holistic care, influential research, and comprehensive education.
Founded in 1903 in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Hebrew Seniorlife has grown to seven locations, serving seniors of all backgrounds. As the only senior care organization affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Hebrew Seniorlife attracts top medical professionals and leads in geriatric research and physician education, advancing knowledge and training future senior care experts. They provide a full spectrum of services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term chronic care, post-acute rehabilitative care, outpatient care, in-home care, and hospice care. Their dedication to excellence, compassion, and professional care makes them a trusted partner for those seeking home care near me in the Greater Boston area.
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 hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 11th out of 58 homes in Massachusetts.
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.
This home is ranked 11th out of 58 homes in Massachusetts.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 39m per day
Rank #11 / 58Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 58 homes in Massachusetts.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 58 Massachusetts SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Massachusetts avg
+18%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
| 4h 27m per day |
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #39 / 55Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 55 homes in Massachusetts.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Wheelchair Accessible
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Long-Term Chronic Care
Short-Term Inpatient Rehab
Specific ProgramsPost-Acute Rehabilitative Care, Wolk Center for Memory Health, Outpatient Care, In-Home Care, Memory Loss and Dementia, Intergenerational Programs, Expressive Art Therapies, Russian Bilingual Program, Spiritual Care Programs, Palliative Care Programs, Housing and Care Integration, Elder Abuse Shelter and Prevention Program
Types of Care at Hebrew SeniorLife
Home Care
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
11
Rank #9 / 57Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 57 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Massachusetts state average, with a ranking across all 57 MA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
Massachusetts average 32.7
Citations per inspection
3.67
Rank #9 / 57Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 57 homes in Massachusetts.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Massachusetts mean across 57 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
Massachusetts average 7.24
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 11 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
8 moderate citations
3 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jul 24, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning minor citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jul 24, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jul 17, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jul 17, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jul 17, 2024
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jul 17, 2024
Corrected
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.
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Home Care in Massachusetts
Hebrew SeniorLife is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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7.5 miles from city center
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
65
Employees
56
Contractors
9
Staff to resident ratio
0:0
100% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average ratio: 1.70:1
Avg staff/day
26
Average shift
8.5 hours
8% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 7.9 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
20,199
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
12.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
12.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
4.2%
843 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 6
Licensed Practical Nurse: 3
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 0 | 22 | 7,766 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 6 | 15 | 2,765 | 88 | 97% | 10.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,696 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2,513 | 85 | 93% | 12.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,091 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 832 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Other Physician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 338 | 40 | 44% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 260 | 65 | 71% | 4 |
| Physician Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1% | 2 |
22 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days
97%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
73%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
93%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
73%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
71%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
57%
2 Other Physician
% of Days
44%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Physician Assistant
% of Days
1%
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
50.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
50.4%
34% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
35% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
53.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
53.7%
31% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hebrew SeniorLife
What neighborhood is Hebrew SeniorLife in?
Hebrew SeniorLife is in the Roslindale neighborhood.
Is Hebrew SeniorLife in a walkable area?
Hebrew SeniorLife has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are there photos of Hebrew SeniorLife?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Hebrew SeniorLife in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Hebrew SeniorLife?
Hebrew SeniorLife is located at 1200 Centre St, Boston, MA 02131, USA.
What is the phone number of Hebrew SeniorLife?
(617) 363-8000 will put you in contact with the team at Hebrew SeniorLife.
Is Hebrew SeniorLife Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Hebrew SeniorLife is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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