Total health inspections
6
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
Nursing Home in Boston
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
Overview of Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center offers an inviting community with fine hospitality. The nursing home promotes social activities, education programs, spiritual and religious activities, and arts and crafts to its residents to cultivate their mental and physical abilities. Skilled nursing and rehabilitation for residents each get personalized care that focuses on their specific and unique needs.
A personal touch approach is the key feature of the nursing home’s service. Management ensures that services are delivered with compassion and kindness, so that residents can feel comfortable and secure in the community. A few of their essential amenities and services that help with residential lifestyle include medication management, and geriatric care are offered; their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority.
Quality ratings
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
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.
Occupancy rate
49.3%
Residents per day (avg)
82
Occupancy rate
49.3%
Residents per day (avg)
82
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
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
$11,276,074.00
Operating deficit
$-690,144.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
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
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing Services, Rehabilitation Services, Psycho-Social Services, Activities Department
Pricing & Financial Information
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
32
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
1
1
233% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
1
1
33% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
1 critical citation
1 serious citation
30 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Sep 10, 2025
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Sep 10, 2025
Corrected
Environmental critical citation
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Jul 10, 2025
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Jul 10, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 30, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 30, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 30, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 30, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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3.1 miles from city center — 0.3 miles to nearest hospital (Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center)
120 Fisher Ave, Boston, MA 02120
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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 averageMassachusetts average ratio: 1.70:1
Avg staff/day
39
Average shift
7.7 hours
0% compared with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts 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
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
8
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
45
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursNo 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 Assistant | 45 | 0 | 45 | 16,159 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,423 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,519 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 924 | 71 | 78% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 812 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 508 | 60 | 66% | 6.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 491 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 329 | 45 | 49% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 319 | 44 | 48% | 7.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 316 | 44 | 48% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 294 | 53 | 58% | 5.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 269 | 46 | 51% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 16 | 18% | 5.2 |
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 census
81 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (6.2%)
Medicaid
37 residents (45.7%)
Private pay or other
39 residents (48.1%)
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.6
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 averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.0
20% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.9%
9% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.4%
36% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 19.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.8%
15% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.2%
12% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
20% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%
38% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.1%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.7%
9% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.2%
30% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.9%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
41.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
41.8%
46% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
33.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
33.3%
57% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$93K
30% higher than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: $72K
Number of fines
1
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts 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
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 10, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
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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