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.
96
93 employees · 3 contractors · 44 on an average day Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
Nursing Home, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Boston, MA
ALM Inspection Grade
D-
ALM's inspection grade is 61 / 100, a D- — 22 points below 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 61 / 100, a D- — 22 points below 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
2/5
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.
2/5
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.
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
Nursing Home, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Boston, MA
ALM Inspection Grade
D-
ALM's inspection grade is 61 / 100, a D- — 22 points below 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 61 / 100, a D- — 22 points below 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
2/5
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.
2/5
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.
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center operates a large-scale clinical community in Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood, providing nursing home care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Licensed nurses stay on site 24 hours a day to manage complex health conditions, while palliative services concentrate on pain management and symptom relief for individuals facing serious medical issues. Short-term rehabilitation and respite programs offer temporary stays for residents recovering from medical events or family caregivers taking a break.
Capacity sits at 205 beds, giving the facility the infrastructure to support larger staff teams and regular resident programming. Attending physicians remain on staff to manage ongoing clinical decisions. Hands-on medical attention averages 3 hours and 26 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident daily.
Financial logistics run through Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment. Medicare applies primarily to short-term post-hospital rehabilitation, Medicaid assists residents who have drawn down personal assets during longer stays, and private pay offers direct out-of-pocket funding.
Families seeking short-term recovery options or long-term clinical oversight can access round-the-clock medical attention within an established neighborhood setting.
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).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 71st 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.
3h 26m
This nursing home is ranked 71st 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.
3h 26mStandout metric: RN, weekends is +51% above Massachusetts average
4 of 6 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. 13 total: 12 of the facility's own employees and 1 agency contractor.
13 staff · 7.8-hour shifts
41m
↑ 5% · MA 39mThis facility: 41m per resident per day, 5% above the Massachusetts average of 39m (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. 13 total: 12 of the facility's own employees and 1 agency contractor.
13 staff · 7.8-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
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. All 11 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
11 staff · 7.9-hour shifts
34m
↓ 41% · MA 58mThis facility: 34m per resident per day, 41% below the Massachusetts average of 58m (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. All 11 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
11 staff · 7.9-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. All 48 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
48 staff · 7.4-hour shifts
2h 11m
↓ 4% · MA 2h 16mThis facility: 2h 11m per resident per day, 4% below the Massachusetts average of 2h 16m (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. All 48 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
48 staff · 7.4-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 21m
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.
4m
↓ 9% · MA 4mThis facility: 4m per resident per day, 9% below the Massachusetts average of 4m (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
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 17m
↓ 5% · MA 3h 27mThis facility: 3h 17m per resident per day, 5% below the Massachusetts average of 3h 27m (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 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
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
42m
↑ 51% · MA 28mThis facility: 42m per resident per day, 51% 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.
96
93 employees · 3 contractors · 44 on an average day
96 total staff / 77 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2026).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.25 : 1
↓ 23% · MA 1.61This facility: 1.25 staff per resident, 23% below the Massachusetts average of 1.61 (among Massachusetts facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
96 staff ÷ 77 residents
See full Massachusetts ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.3 h
↓ 8% · MA 7.9 hThis facility: 7.3 h, 8% below 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.
29,148 staff hours this quarter
See full Massachusetts ranking →98.3% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Massachusetts average: 92% · Contractors this quarter: Administrator (2), Registered Nurse (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 mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
164
Rank #16 / 96Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 16th 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 mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
164
Rank #16 / 96Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 16th 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.Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Walk Score
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Rank #12 / 111Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 12th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Rank #12 / 111Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 12th 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.
82
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #79 / 81Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 79th 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 #79 / 81Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 79th 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.
48.3%
This home usually has availability
Based on residents per day and 164 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.
79
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
386
days
About This Community
Resident Council
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Short-Term Rehab
Doctor on Staff
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.
Social Work & Case ManagementListed as: Psycho-Social Services
CMS Health Inspection History
ALM Inspection Grade
61 / 100
Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares
22 points below the Massachusetts average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Concern
139 severity-weighted points (32 citations) · 3× higher than the typical CMS-certified MA facility (median: 49)
Enforcement
Concern
$96,705 in fines · 1 enforcement action
Persistence
Concern
41 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified MA facility (median: 33)
Total health inspections
6
↑ 40% · MA 4.3This facility: 6, 40% above 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
35
Rank #54 / 83Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 54th 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.↑ 23% · MA 28.5This facility: 35, 23% above 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
5.83
Rank #36 / 83Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 36th 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.↓ 11% · MA 6.58This facility: 5.83, 11% 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
35 of 35 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
1
↑ 233% · MA 0.3This facility: 1, 233% above 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
34
↑ 31% · MA 26This facility: 34, 31% above 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
0
↓ 100% · MA 1.2This facility: 0, 100% below 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: Apr 16, 2026 · 8 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 15 of 35 citations · 9 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Apr 16, 2026
8 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Sep 10, 2025
1 citation
Environmental moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jul 10, 2025
1 citation
Environmental critical citation
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Corrected
Apr 30, 2025
20 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Nutrition moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Infection Control moderate citation
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May 23, 2024
4 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
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Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Dec 15, 2023
1 citation
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
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Top deficiency categories
Share of 35 citations
Quality of Life & Care
15 deficiencies (43%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
7 deficiencies (20%)
Resident Rights
4 deficiencies (11%)
Nutrition & Dietary
3 deficiencies (9%)
Environmental
2 deficiencies (6%)
Infection Control
1 deficiency (3%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1 deficiency (3%)
Nursing & Physician Services
1 deficiency (3%)
Pharmacy Services
1 deficiency (3%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
32 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 35 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.
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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
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Latest: Jul 10, 2025 · $96,705 civil money penalty
Jul 10, 2025 · $96,705 civil money penalty
Total fines
$96,705
↑ 33% · MA $73KThis facility: $96,705, 33% above the Massachusetts average of $72,665. Average among the 155 Massachusetts facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #78 / 86Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 78th out of 86 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Massachusetts average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 86 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean 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.
Number of fines
1
↓ 36% · MA 1.55This facility: 1, 36% below the Massachusetts average of 1.55. Average among the 155 Massachusetts facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.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.
Penalty history · past 3 years
Jul 10, 2025
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$96,705
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$96,705Fine amount comparison
This facility
$96,705
Massachusetts average
$72,665
US average
$66,281
Totals count every penalty on record; the history lists the past 3 years. Massachusetts and US averages are among facilities with a penalty on record.
A civil money penalty is a fine for noncompliance, per day or per instance. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
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 long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
↑ 40% · MA 3.6This facility: 5.0, 40% above the MA average of 3.6 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
7.8
Score · lower is better
↓ 8% · MA 8.4This facility: 7.8, 8% below the MA average of 8.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
13.6
Score · lower is better
↓ 18% · MA 16.6This facility: 13.6, 18% below the MA average of 16.6 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 12 better, 1 worse
3 short-stay measures: 2 better, 1 worse
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.9%
↓ 6% · MA 15.8This facility: 14.9, 6% below the MA average of 15.8 (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 long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.9%
↓ 6% · MA 15.8This facility: 14.9, 6% below the MA average of 15.8 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.1%
↓ 20% · MA 13.9This facility: 11.1, 20% below the MA average of 13.9 (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 long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.1%
↓ 20% · MA 13.9This facility: 11.1, 20% below the MA average of 13.9 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.9%
↓ 27% · MA 20.4This facility: 14.9, 27% below the MA average of 20.4 (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 low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.9%
↓ 27% · MA 20.4This facility: 14.9, 27% below the MA average of 20.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
↓ 62% · MA 1.7This facility: 0.7, 62% below the MA average of 1.7 (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 long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
↓ 62% · MA 1.7This facility: 0.7, 62% below the MA average of 1.7 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
↓ 25% · MA 3.4This facility: 2.6, 25% below the MA average of 3.4 (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 long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
↓ 25% · MA 3.4This facility: 2.6, 25% below the MA average of 3.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.2%
↓ 23% · MA 4.2This facility: 3.2, 23% below the MA average of 4.2 (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 long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.2%
↓ 23% · MA 4.2This facility: 3.2, 23% below the MA average of 4.2 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
↑ 40% · MA 5.0This facility: 7.0, 40% above the MA average of 5.0 (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 long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
↑ 40% · MA 5.0This facility: 7.0, 40% above the MA average of 5.0 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.8%
↓ 72% · MA 17.4This facility: 4.8, 72% below the MA average of 17.4 (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 long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.8%
↓ 72% · MA 17.4This facility: 4.8, 72% below the MA average of 17.4 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.4%
↓ 5% · MA 21.5This facility: 20.4, 5% below the MA average of 21.5 (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 long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.4%
↓ 5% · MA 21.5This facility: 20.4, 5% below the MA average of 21.5 (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 long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
↑ 7% · MA 92.9This facility: 99.0, 7% above the MA average of 92.9 (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 long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
↑ 7% · MA 92.9This facility: 99.0, 7% above the MA average of 92.9 (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 long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 7% · MA 93.5This facility: 100.0, 7% above the MA average of 93.5 (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 long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 7% · MA 93.5This facility: 100.0, 7% above the MA average of 93.5 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.58
↓ 15% · MA 1.86This facility: 1.58, 15% below the MA average of 1.86 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.58
↓ 15% · MA 1.86This facility: 1.58, 15% below the MA average of 1.86 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.46
↓ 70% · MA 1.54This facility: 0.46, 70% below the MA average of 1.54 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.46
↓ 70% · MA 1.54This facility: 0.46, 70% below the MA average of 1.54 (among MA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.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
0.0%
↓ 100% · MA 1.4This facility: 0.0, 100% 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
0.0%
↓ 100% · MA 1.4This facility: 0.0, 100% 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
89.3%
↑ 13% · MA 78.9This facility: 89.3, 13% above 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
89.3%
↑ 13% · MA 78.9This facility: 89.3, 13% above 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
31.8%
↓ 59% · MA 78.1This facility: 31.8, 59% 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
31.8%
↓ 59% · MA 78.1This facility: 31.8, 59% 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.
Money and staffing.
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 82 Massachusetts nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Dec 2024
Is it financially stable?
Losing money on care, and more than last year
−29.3% operating margin
−8.0 pts vs prior year
An operating loss in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($4.6M) turns it into a net profit to $1.8M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends more on payroll than most Massachusetts homes
90.7% payroll share of revenue
MA average 67.4%Rank #4 / 82Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. 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.
Payroll rose $0.0M while revenue fell $0.1M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.
FY 2024 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2024 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with Massachusetts homes.
Revenue & profit
Losing money on care
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | MA median | Compared with MA homesRank in MA | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $9.2M | −$0.1M | Trend 20172024 | MA median $15.5M | Rank in MA Rank #69 / 82Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 69th out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for net patient revenue. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. 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. Higher than 16% of homes | Below MA median Higher net patient revenue than 16% of MA homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $11.9M | +$0.7M | Trend 20172024 | MA median $16.5M | Rank in MA Rank #60 / 82Operating expenses — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 60th out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for operating expenses. Shows everything it cost to run the home — staff, supplies, rent, admin — compared with other Massachusetts homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Expenses in dollars mostly follow how big a home is, so this compares size, not efficiency; read it next to operating margin. 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. Higher than 27% of homes | Exceeds revenue Operating expenses are higher than net patient revenue, so resident care runs at a loss. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | −$2.7M | −$0.7M | Trend 20172024 | MA median −$0.5M | Rank in MA Rank #70 / 82Net patient income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 70th out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for net patient income. Shows net patient revenue minus operating expenses, compared with other Massachusetts homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Homes that lost money on care are in the pool too, so a rank in the bottom half usually means a loss. 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. Higher than 15% of homes | Loss, widening Resident care lost money this year, more than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | −29.3% | −8.0 pts | Trend 20172024 | MA median −3.3% | Rank in MA Rank #76 / 82Operating margin — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 76th out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for operating margin. Shows net patient income as a share of net patient revenue, compared with other Massachusetts homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Unlike the dollar figures it does not follow size, so it is the fairest comparison of financial health between a small home and a large one. 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. Higher than 7% of homes | Loss A negative margin means resident care costs more than it earns. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $4.6M | — | Trend — | MA median $0.1M | Rank in MA Rank #7 / 81Other income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 7th out of 81 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for other income. Shows income from outside resident care — investments, grants, rentals, services — compared with other Massachusetts homes reporting a recent fiscal year. It is not part of net patient revenue; a high rank here can offset a loss on care. 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. Higher than 93% of homes | Offsets part of the loss Income from outside resident care covers part of the loss on care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | $1.8M | +$2.5M | Trend — | MA median $0.0M | Rank in MA Rank #9 / 82Net income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 9th out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for net income. Shows the bottom line after other income, compared with other Massachusetts homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Homes with a net loss are in the pool too, so a rank in the bottom half usually means a loss. 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. Higher than 90% of homes | Profit The bottom line is above zero after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends more of revenue on staff than most Massachusetts homes
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | MA median | Compared with MA homesRank in MA | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $8.3M | +$0.0M | Trend 20172024 | MA median $9.7M | Rank in MA Rank #47 / 82Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 47th out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for payroll costs. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. 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. Higher than 43% of homes | Below MA median Higher payroll than 43% of MA homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 90.7% | +1.0 pts | Trend 20172024 | MA median 61.9% | Rank in MA Rank #4 / 82Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 82 nursing homes we track in Massachusetts for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. 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. Higher than 96% of homes | 23.3 pts over MA average The MA average is 67.4% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2017–2024 2 charts · MA benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the Massachusetts payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin MA payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2017–2024 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $11.1M | $10.8M | $11.5M | $9.9M | $8.0M | $8.1M | $9.3M | $9.2M |
| Operating expenses | $11.8M | $12.3M | $12.6M | $13.7M | $11.1M | $9.9M | $11.2M | $11.9M |
| Net patient income | −$0.7M | −$1.5M | −$1.1M | −$3.8M | −$3.0M | −$1.8M | −$2.0M | −$2.7M |
| Operating margin | −6.2% | −13.9% | −9.8% | −38.1% | −37.8% | −22.4% | −21.3% | −29.3% |
| Net income | −$0.0M | −$1.0M | −$0.5M | $1.4M | −$0.2M | −$1.0M | −$0.7M | $1.8M |
| Payroll costs | $9.1M | $9.1M | $9.6M | $9.8M | $8.4M | $7.7M | $8.3M | $8.3M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 81.4% | 84.1% | 83.5% | 99.3% | 104.3% | 94.9% | 89.7% | 90.7% |
| Beds | 164 | 164 | 164 | 164 | 164 | 164 | 164 | 164 |
| Gross revenue | $13.3M | $13.0M | $13.4M | $10.8M | $9.1M | $8.8M | $10.0M | $10.1M |
| Salaries | $7.7M | $7.7M | $8.1M | $7.6M | $7.3M | $6.4M | $7.3M | $7.2M |
| Wage-related costs | $1.4M | $1.4M | $1.4M | $2.2M | $1.1M | $1.2M | $1.0M | $1.1M |
| Contract labor | — | — | — | — | $0.0M | — | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| Other operating costs | $2.8M | $3.2M | $3.0M | $3.8M | $2.7M | $2.2M | $2.9M | $3.5M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $211 | $209 | $214 | $237 | $266 | $270 | $314 | $346 |
| Cost per day | $225 | $238 | $235 | $327 | $366 | $331 | $381 | $447 |
| Average length of stay | 341.8 days | 428.8 days | 653.2 days | 377.5 days | 407.8 days | 123.9 days | 398.6 days | 385.8 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Arriving
63 admissions · FY2024
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
8 · 13%
Medicaid
10 · 16%
Private pay & other
45 · 71%
Resident snapshot
77 residents · Sep 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
2 · 3%
Medicaid
47 · 61%
Private pay & other
28 · 36%
Leaving
69 discharges · FY2024
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
7 · 10%
Medicaid
26 · 38%
Private pay & other
36 · 52%
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
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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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PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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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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
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56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
67.4%
Rank
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| Hebrew SeniorLife | NH AL CCRC HC HOS IL MC PC SNF | Boston (Roslindale) | 50
Facility
50
MA AVG
119
Rank
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62.2%
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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 | ||||
| Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center | NH PC RC SNF | Boston (Mission Hill) | 164
Facility
164
MA AVG
119
Rank
#16 / 96 | D- |
48.3%
Facility
48.3%
MA AVG
80.5%
Rank
#79 / 81 | -40% | 3.44
Facility
3.44
MA AVG
4.00
Rank
#71 / 86 | +8% | -14% | $96.7k
Facility
$96.7k
MA AVG
$73.6k
Rank
#78 / 86 | 35
Facility
35
MA AVG
28.5
Rank
#54 / 83 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
MA AVG
6.6
Rank
#36 / 83 | 1 | 79 | - |
82
Facility
82
MA AVG
48
Rank
#12 / 111 | Tony Francis | $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#69 / 82 | $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#47 / 82 | 90.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
90.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#4 / 82 | 225654 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 What neighborhood is Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center in?
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center is in the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston.
02 Is Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center in a walkable area?
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
03 What is the occupancy rate at Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center?
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center's occupancy is 48.3%.
04 Are pets allowed at Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center?
No, Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center has a no-pet policy.
05 Does Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center is registered as a for-profit.
06 What is the overall rating for Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center?
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
07 How many beds does Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center have?
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center has 164 beds.
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