Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare… is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare… is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts
Overview of Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center offers an inviting community with fine hospitality. The nursing home promotes social activities, education programs, spiritual and religious activities, and arts and crafts to its residents to cultivate their mental and physical abilities. Skilled nursing and rehabilitation for residents each get personalized care that focuses on their specific and unique needs.
A personal touch approach is the key feature of the nursing home’s service. Management ensures that services are delivered with compassion and kindness, so that residents can feel comfortable and secure in the community. A few of their essential amenities and services that help with residential lifestyle include medication management, and geriatric care are offered; their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority.
Quality ratings
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
205
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
34.4%
Residents per day (avg)
82
Occupancy rate
34.4%
Residents per day (avg)
82
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Private pay
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Medicaid
38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
19 days
Finances and operations
Governmental home
Other
Home revenue
$9.6M
Deficit of revenue
-$1.0M
Governmental home
Other
Home revenue
$9,575,235.00
Deficit of revenue
$-1,025,327.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$10.6M
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Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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205
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SNF
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32.5%
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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.
-
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-
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-
-
-
-
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
83
Total Staff
83
Employees
0
Contractors
27,444
Total Hours (Quarter)
39
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 8.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 8.2 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 7.8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
67 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
4 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 0 | 45 | 16,159 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,423 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,519 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 924 | 71 | 78% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 812 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 508 | 60 | 66% | 6.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 491 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 329 | 45 | 49% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 319 | 44 | 48% | 7.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 316 | 44 | 48% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 294 | 53 | 58% | 5.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 269 | 46 | 51% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 16 | 18% | 5.2 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Nov 2022 – Sep 2025)
6
Inspections
32
Total Citations
1
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
5.33
Citations/Inspection
Sep 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
11
34% of total
Resident Rights
3
9% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
6% of total
Environmental
2
6% of total
Infection Control
1
3% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
3% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
29
Complaint Investigations
3
State Comparison (MA)
Avg Citations (State)
32.7
This Facility: 32
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 1
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | F | Environmental | F0921 | Corrected |
| Jul 10, 2025 | K | Environmental | F0921 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0803 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0687 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | E | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0699 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0700 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | E | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | E | Resident Rights | F0553 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0558 | Corrected |
| Apr 30, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
| May 23, 2024 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0607 | Corrected |
| May 23, 2024 | F | Nutrition | F0801 | Corrected |
| May 23, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| May 23, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Dec 15, 2023 | F | Nursing Services | F0727 | Corrected |
| Nov 17, 2022 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0610 | Corrected |
| Nov 17, 2022 | D | Nursing Services | F0725 | Corrected |
| Nov 17, 2022 | G | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Nov 17, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Nov 17, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit
Resident Census by Payment Source
81
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(6.2%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
37
(45.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
39
(48.1%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
42
Total Specialty Beds
20.5%
of Bed Capacity
40
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
19.5%
2
Hospice Beds ⓘ
1%
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
8.6
Score
15% better than avg
Massachusetts avg: 10.2
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
16.0
Score
20% better than avg
Massachusetts avg: 20.0
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
16.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
5.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
2.9%
Depressive Symptoms
9.7%
Falls with Major Injury
3.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
89.9%
Antipsychotic Use
14.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
12.4%
Influenza Vaccine
97.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.6%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
18.8%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
41.8%
46% worse than avg
Massachusetts: 76.7%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0%
100% better than avg
Massachusetts: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
33.3%
57% worse than avg
Massachusetts: 77.7%
Penalties & 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
$93K
Massachusetts avg: $72K
30% worse than avg
Number of Fines
1
Massachusetts avg: 1.7
Compared to Massachusetts Average
Facility: $93K |
Massachusetts Avg: $72K
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (Jul 2025 - Jul 2025)
Jul 10, 2025
Civil Money Penalty
$93K
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home Care Program
MassHealth Home Care
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).
- MA Specifics: Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Frail Elder Waiver
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- MA Specifics: Requires clinical eligibility determination.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Senior Care Options (SCO)
Massachusetts Senior Care Options
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
- MA Specifics: Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- MA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- MA Specifics: 27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Prescription Advantage
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
- Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- MA Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.
- Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Massachusetts SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- MA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- MA Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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MassHealth Home Care
Home Care Program
Requirements:
General:Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025):~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).
MA Specifics:Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver
Frail Elder Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- MA Specifics:Requires clinical eligibility determination.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Massachusetts Senior Care Options
Senior Care Options (SCO)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
- MA Specifics:Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- MA Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- MA Specifics:27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage
Prescription Advantage
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
- Income Limits (2025):No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- MA Specifics:Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Massachusetts SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- MA Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- MA Specifics:High veteran demand statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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