Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center

Nursing Home in Boston

CMS overall rating Info 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.
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center

Nursing Home in Boston

CMS overall rating Info 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 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)

Overall rating Info 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.
1/5 ▼ 1.9 Massachusetts average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
1/5 ▼ 1.8 Massachusetts average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info 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.
2/5 ▼ 1.0 Massachusetts average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
4/5 ▲ 0.8 Massachusetts average: 3.2/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Massachusetts state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 52nd out of 64 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.
3h 27m per day
Rank #52 / 64Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 64 homes in Massachusetts.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 64 Massachusetts SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Massachusetts avg (3h 56m per day)
vs Massachusetts avg
-12%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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. 3h 5m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the Massachusetts average: 82%
Occupancy rate 49.3% Rank #64 / 65Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 65 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its statewide rank out of 65. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 399 days
Occupancy rate
49.3% Rank #64 / 65Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 65 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Massachusetts average, with its statewide rank out of 65. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
399 days

Who this home usually serves

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

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

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$11.3M
Operating deficit
-$690.1K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$11.3M Rank #57 / 66Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 66 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Massachusetts SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating deficit
-$690.1K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #39 / 66Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 66 homes in Massachusetts.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$7.3M
64.8% of revenue Rank #5 / 66Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 66 homes in Massachusetts.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Massachusetts average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.6M
Total costs $11.9M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 82 / 100 Rank #8 / 60Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 60 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Palliative

Amenities & Lifestyle

Skilled Nursing Services
Psycho-Social Services
Activities Department

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
32 Rank #43 / 63Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 63 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Massachusetts state average, with a ranking across all 63 MA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Massachusetts average 32.7

Citations per inspection
5.33

Massachusetts average 7.24


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

29 of 32 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 32 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
1 Rank #15 / 36Severe citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 36 homes in Massachusetts.Shows citations where actual resident harm occurred, compared to the Massachusetts average and ranked across 36 SNFs statewide. Even a single severe citation is significant — lower is always better.
233% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 1
33% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

1 critical citation More info Massachusetts average: 0.3

1 serious citation More info Massachusetts average: 1.5

30 moderate citations More info Massachusetts average: 29.7

0 minor citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Sep 10, 2025
Corrected

Environmental critical citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Jul 10, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Apr 30, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Apr 30, 2025
Corrected

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General 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

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

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General 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

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General 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

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age
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

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
MA

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Boston's city center to Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.3 miles to nearest hospital (Jamaica Plain VA Medical 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 83
Employees 83
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 1.02:1
40% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average ratio: 1.70:1

Avg staff/day 39
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 27,444
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 45
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0%

0 contractor hours this quarter

No contractor roles were reported this quarter.

Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4504516,15991100%7.8
Registered Nurse120124,42391100%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse8082,51991100%8.2
RN Director of Nursing2029247178%8.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist3038126470%7.3
Qualified Social Worker2025086066%6.4
Other Dietary Services Staff4044916470%6.6
Administrator1013294549%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1013194448%7.3
Dietitian1013164448%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant1012945358%5.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician2022694651%5
Occupational Therapy Aide101831618%5.2
45 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 78%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 66%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 49%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 48%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 48%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 58%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 51%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 18%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 81
Medicare
5
6.2% of residents
Medicaid
37
45.7% of residents
Private pay or other
39
48.1% of residents

Quality of care over time

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

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.6
15% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.0
20% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.9%
9% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 12.4%
36% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 19.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.8%
15% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.2%
12% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.6%
20% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.9%
38% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.7%
9% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.2%
30% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.9%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.5%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 41.8%
46% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 33.3%
57% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $93K
30% higher than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: $72K

Number of fines 1 Rank #1 / 43Federal fines — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 43 homes in Massachusetts.Shows this facility's CMS fine count alongside the Massachusetts average, and where it ranks among all 43 skilled nursing facilities in the state. Fewer fines mean a better rank.
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $93K
Massachusetts average $72K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 10, 2025
$93K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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