Total staff
60
Employees
51
Contractors
9
Hebrew SeniorLife
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Palliative Care · Boston, MA
CMS overall rating
5/5
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.
5/5
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.
Hebrew SeniorLife
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Palliative Care · Boston, MA
CMS overall rating
5/5
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.
5/5
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.
Overview of Hebrew Seniorlife
Hebrew Seniorlife is a skilled nursing facility at 1200 Centre Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts 02131, in the Roslindale neighborhood. Nonprofit, Medicare and Medicaid certified (CMS #225759). Founded in 1903, it is New England’s largest nonprofit senior care provider, operating seven locations and affiliated with Harvard Medical School. The facility offers skilled nursing alongside post-acute rehabilitation, memory care (Wolk Center for Memory Health), long-term chronic care, outpatient services, in-home care, hospice, and specialized programming including intergenerational activities, expressive art therapies, Russian bilingual services, spiritual care, palliative care, and elder abuse shelter services.
The facility maintains strong regulatory performance with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health. Three inspections between 2021 and July 2025 identified 11 citations, averaging 3.67 per inspection; significantly below the Massachusetts average of 7.24. Hebrew Seniorlife ranks #9 of 57 state facilities. Citation severity: zero critical violations (100% better than state average of 0.3), zero serious violations (100% better than state average of 1.5), eight moderate violations, and three minor violations. Recent moderate citations involved administration, nutrition, and pharmacy management (July 2024-July 2025), all corrected. Care planning minor citation (July 2025) also corrected. No civil money penalties or payment denials in three years. Overall CMS rating 5 stars (72.4% above state average), with health inspection performance 40.5% above state average and quality measures 57.3% above state average, though staffing rated at state average.
Nursing care totals 4 hours 39 minutes per resident per day (18% above state average of 3 hours 56 minutes), ranking #11 of 58 Massachusetts homes. Weekend nursing 4 hours 27 minutes per day. Staffing: 15 registered nurses (9 employees, 6 contractors), 7 licensed practical nurses (4 employees, 3 contractors), 22 certified nursing assistants (all employees), 7 physical therapy assistants, 6 respiratory technicians, 2 physicians, 1 nurse practitioner, 1 social worker, and administrative/feeding support. Total staff 65 (56 employees, 9 contractors). Walk Score 38 (somewhat walkable); 7.5 miles from Boston city center.
Short-stay resident quality measures show mixed outcomes. Pneumococcal vaccination 50.4% (34% worse than state average 76.7%), influenza vaccination 53.7% (31% worse than state average 77.7%), and antipsychotic medication initiation 1.8% (35% worse than state average 1.3%), indicating below-average preventive care vaccination coverage and antipsychotic medication practices in short-stay admissions.
Families should request documentation of the July 2024 and July 2025 corrective action plans and clarify pharmacy oversight procedures following the July 2024 pharmacy citations.
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 hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 12th out of 89 homes 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.
This home is ranked 12th out of 89 homes 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.
4h 39m per day
Rank #12 / 89Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, with a ranking across 89 Massachusetts facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Massachusetts avg
+18%
Standout metric
Physical Therapist is +671% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 57m per day | ▲ 46% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
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.
| 1h 2m per day | ▲ 8% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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.
| 2h 35m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 4h 8m per day | ▲ 19% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
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.
| 35m per day | ▲ 671% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 42m per day | ▲ 55% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #324 / 499Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 324th out of 499 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Wheelchair Accessible
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
24-Hour Staffing
Long-Term Chronic Care
Short-Term Inpatient Rehab
Specific ProgramsPost-Acute Rehabilitative Care, Wolk Center for Memory Health, Outpatient Care, In-Home Care, Memory Loss and Dementia, Intergenerational Programs, Expressive Art Therapies, Russian Bilingual Program, Spiritual Care Programs, Palliative Care Programs, Housing and Care Integration, Elder Abuse Shelter and Prevention Program
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
0 : 0
100% fewer staff per resident than Massachusetts average
Avg staff/day
25
Average shift
8.6 hours
9% better than Massachusetts average
Total staff hours (quarter)
19,800
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
9 total: 4 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
9
9 total: 4 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
9 total: 6 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
9
9 total: 6 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.7 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
23 total: 22 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
23
23 total: 22 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
23
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
8.8%
1,738 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 5
Licensed Practical Nurse: 3
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 1 | 23 | 7,483 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 3 | 9 | 3,003 | 92 | 100% | 10.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,932 | 67 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2,235 | 91 | 99% | 9.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,707 | 68 | 74% | 8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 848 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Other Physician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 377 | 44 | 48% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 264 | 66 | 72% | 4 |
23 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
8 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
73%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days
99%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
74%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
72%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
58%
2 Other Physician
% of Days
48%
1 Administrator
% of Days
72%
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
50.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
50.4%
34% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
35% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
53.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
53.7%
31% 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hebrew SeniorLife
What neighborhood is Hebrew SeniorLife in?
Hebrew SeniorLife is in the Roslindale neighborhood.
Is Hebrew SeniorLife in a walkable area?
Hebrew SeniorLife has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are there photos of Hebrew SeniorLife?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Hebrew SeniorLife in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Hebrew SeniorLife?
Hebrew SeniorLife is located at 1200 Centre St, Boston, MA 02131, USA.
What is the phone number of Hebrew SeniorLife?
(617) 363-8000 will put you in contact with the team at Hebrew SeniorLife.
Is Hebrew SeniorLife Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Hebrew SeniorLife is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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