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Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center

120 Fisher Ave, Boston, MA 02120 View Map

Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

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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.

(617) 738-1500

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.45/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 164

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

49.3%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

6% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

52% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$11.3M

Operating deficit

-$690.1K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$11,276,074.00

Operating deficit

$-690,144.00

Payroll costs

$7.3M

64.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.6M

Total costs $11.9M

Walk Score: 82 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid

Accepts Medicare

Doctor on Staff

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Rehabilitation

Palliative

Respite

Long-term Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Skilled Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Psycho-Social Services

Activities Department

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing Services, Rehabilitation Services, Psycho-Social Services, Activities Department

Pricing & Financial Information

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Boston

Bed Count: 182

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SANTOS, JOAO

CCN: 225201

Occupancy: 79.7%

Home Revenue: $27,581,869.00

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Payroll %: 62.3%

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Health Insp Rating: 2/5

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QM Rating: 5/5

Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Boston

Bed Count: 164

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: FRANCIS, TONY

CCN: 225654

Occupancy: 49.3%

Home Revenue: $9,969,054.00

Payroll Costs: $7,307,712.00

Payroll %: 73.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 82.20

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4531

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: West Roxbury

Bed Count: 141

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: POURALI, SAEED

CCN: 225497

Occupancy: 73.9%

Home Revenue: $12,630,209.00

Payroll Costs: $5,887,709.00

Payroll %: 46.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 128.60

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2013

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 4

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Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Boston

Bed Count: 248

Pets Allowed: No

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Occupancy: 60.7%

Home Revenue: $26,702,707.00

Payroll Costs: $8,074,575.00

Payroll %: 30.2%

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120 Fisher Ave, Boston, MA 02120

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

27,444

Total Hours (Quarter)

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 ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	45	45	16,159	91	100%	7.8
Registered Nurse	12	12	4,423	91	100%	8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	8	2,519	91	100%	8.2
RN Director of Nursing	2	2	924	71	78%	8.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	3	812	64	70%	7.3
Qualified Social Worker	2	2	508	60	66%	6.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	4	491	64	70%	6.6
Administrator	1	1	329	45	49%	7.3
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	319	44	48%	7.3
Dietitian	1	1	316	44	48%	7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	1	294	53	58%	5.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	2	269	46	51%	5
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	1	83	16	18%	5.2

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Total Health inspections 6

33% above Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total Health citations 32

Near Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 32.7

5.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 29 citations

Complaint investigations 3 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

233% above Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 1

33% below Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

Moderate Health citations 30

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Environmental moderate citation Sep 10, 2025

Corrected

Environmental critical citation Jul 10, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Apr 30, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Apr 30, 2025

Corrected

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

25.6% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

24.4%

Hospice Beds

1.2%

High-risk clinical events score 8.6

15% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score 16.0

20% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 16.9%

9% below Massachusetts average.

Walking Ability Worsened 12.4%

36% below Massachusetts average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 18.8%

15% below Massachusetts average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.2%

12% below Massachusetts average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.6%

20% above Massachusetts average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.9%

38% above Massachusetts average.

Depressive Symptoms 9.7%

9% below Massachusetts average.

Antipsychotic Use 14.2%

30% below Massachusetts average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.9%

2% below Massachusetts average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.5%

3% above Massachusetts average.

Lost Too Much Weight 5.1%

1% below Massachusetts average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 41.8%

46% worse than Massachusetts average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Massachusetts average

Influenza Vaccine 33.3%

57% worse than Massachusetts average

Total fines amount $93K

This home paid 30% more 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 Jul 10, 2025

$93K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 49.3% ↓ 0.6pp vs 2022

Net Income -$690,144 ↑ ~$335K vs 2022

Total Payroll $8,321,821 ↑ ~$666K vs 2022

Profit Margin -6.9% ↑ 4.7pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	91.0%	94.1%	91.6%	92.7%	91.1%	92.8%	87.9%	86.7%	89.5%	69.8%	50.4%	49.9%	49.3%
Beds	164	164	164	164	164	164	164	164	164	164	164	164	164
Net Income	-$322,897	-$120,108	-$301,671	-$88,718	$113,863	$106,449	-$26,224	-$1,014,907	-$467,593	$1,354,927	-$175,203	-$1,025,327	-$690,144
Gross Revenue	$12,877,604	$13,065,723	$11,737,326	$13,958,268	$14,418,535	$14,952,989	$13,349,002	$12,963,147	$13,364,702	$10,773,067	$9,097,850	$8,790,885	$9,969,054
Operating Expenses	$12,650,377	$12,656,795	$12,016,498	$12,815,651	$13,307,722	$13,510,345	$11,822,979	$12,334,282	$12,584,327	$13,697,544	$11,054,745	$9,874,957	$11,245,004
Net Patient Revenue	$11,715,713	$11,867,394	$11,016,226	$12,140,010	$12,488,625	$12,618,464	$11,132,213	$10,833,080	$11,459,254	$9,917,716	$8,021,493	$8,065,280	$9,268,122
Total Payroll	$9,016,204	$8,875,825	$8,528,406	$9,016,383	$9,325,875	$9,558,416	$9,058,956	$9,110,312	$9,570,016	$9,849,860	$8,369,832	$7,656,181	$8,321,821
Profit Margin %	-2.5%	-0.9%	-2.6%	-0.6%	0.8%	0.7%	-0.2%	-7.8%	-3.5%	12.6%	-1.9%	-11.7%	-6.9%
Medicare %	5.0%	4.1%	2.6%	5.1%	4.7%	4.6%	3.5%	3.8%	2.2%	7.7%	2.9%	4.1%	2.1%
Medicaid %	79.4%	93.9%	77.2%	76.8%	72.0%	70.1%	74.1%	68.4%	73.8%	67.6%	66.8%	60.4%	57.7%
Private %	15.6%	2.0%	20.2%	18.1%	23.3%	25.3%	22.4%	27.8%	24.0%	24.7%	30.3%	35.5%	40.2%
Revenue/Day	$215	$210	$201	$219	$229	$227	$211	$209	$214	$237	$266	$270	$314
Cost/Day	$232	$224	$219	$231	$244	$243	$225	$238	$235	$327	$366	$331	$381
Avg Length of Stay	75.7 days	57.5 days	155.5 days	119.8 days	123.7 days	108.3 days	341.8 days	428.8 days	653.2 days	377.5 days	407.8 days	123.9 days	398.6 days

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

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.

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

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.

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

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).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

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.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

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.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

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.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

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.

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.

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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

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Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Specialized Care Beds

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Massachusetts Seniors

Home Care Program

Frail Elder Waiver

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Prescription Advantage

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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