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Marian Manor Nursing Home | Boston, MA | Photos & Videos

Overview of Marian Manor Nursing Home

Marian Manor is a non-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Boston. The nursing home offers a top-notch level of service that is sponsored by the Carmelite Sister for the Aged and the Infirm. Management ensures that the mental, physical, and emotional needs of their residents are met and satisfied; they provide a personalized care program that is focused on the specific needs of each unique individual. Marian Manor is where opportunities happen, and where residents know and feel that they belong.

(617) 268-3333

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 366

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

60.7%

128 days

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

67% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$27.4M

Operating deficit

-$4.9M

Voluntary non-profit community

Home revenue

$27.4M

Operating deficit

-$4.9M

Payroll costs

$8.1M

29.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$24.2M

Total costs $32.3M

Walk Score: 96 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

What does this home offer?

Accept Medicaid: Yes

Total Residents: 366

Building Type: Mid-rise

Types of Care at Marian Manor Nursing Home

Nursing Home

Compare Nursing Homes around Boston

5 facilities compared · CMS & MA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Sherrill House

Boston (Jamaica Hills)

182

79.7%

-3%

3.94

3.9

160

Santos, Joao

$27.6M

$17.2M

62.3%

225201

Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center

Boston (Mission Hill)

164

49.3%

-40%

3.45

-12%

5.3

Francis, Tony

$10.0M

$7.3M

73.3%

225654

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center

West Roxbury (West Roxbury)

141

73.9%

-10%

3.20

-19%

8.6

129

Pourali, Saeed

$12.6M

$5.9M

46.6%

225497

Marian Manor Nursing Home

Boston (South Boston)

248

60.7%

-26%

0.0

Anderson, Kahoney

$26.7M

$8.1M

30.2%

225415

North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Boston

0.0

100

Sherrill House

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Boston (Jamaica Hills)

Bed Count: 182

Occupancy: 79.7%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -3%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.9

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+36%

Staffing vs State Avg: 0%

Citations: 27

Citations per Inspection: 3.9

Avg Residents/Day: 160

Operator: Santos, Joao

Home Revenue: $27,581,869.00

Payroll Costs: $17,186,014.00

Payroll %: 62.3%

CCN: 225201

Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Boston (Mission Hill)

Bed Count: 164

Occupancy: 49.3%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -40%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.5

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+12%

Staffing vs State Avg: -12%

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 32

Citations per Inspection: 5.3

Severe Citations: 2

Avg Residents/Day: 82

Operator: Francis, Tony

Home Revenue: $9,969,054.00

Payroll Costs: $7,307,712.00

Payroll %: 73.3%

CCN: 225654

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: West Roxbury (West Roxbury)

Bed Count: 141

Occupancy: 73.9%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -10%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.2

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+1%

Staffing vs State Avg: -19%

Number of Fines: 4

Citations: 94

Citations per Inspection: 8.6

Severe Citations: 5

Avg Residents/Day: 128.60

Operator: Pourali, Saeed

Home Revenue: $12,630,209.00

Payroll Costs: $5,887,709.00

Payroll %: 46.6%

CCN: 225497

Marian Manor Nursing Home

Type of care: AL IL MC NH

Community: Boston (South Boston)

Bed Count: 248

Occupancy: 60.7%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -26%

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Operator: Anderson, Kahoney

Home Revenue: $26,702,707.00

Payroll Costs: $8,074,575.00

Payroll %: 30.2%

CCN: 225415

North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Boston

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

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Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Marian Manor Nursing Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 60.7% ↓ 2.7pp vs 2022

Net Income -$4.9M ↓ ~$4.9M vs 2022

Total Payroll $14.4M ↑ ~$2.6M vs 2022

Profit Margin -18.4% ↓ 18.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	87.3%	87.4%	86.1%	88.0%	80.1%	92.6%	95.1%	84.1%	78.0%	72.2%	67.9%	63.4%	60.7%
Beds	295	295	295	242	213	202	202	224	248	226	226	248	248
Net Income	-$195,754	-$1,198,264	-$3,264,730	-$2,128,211	$520,540	-$238,815	-$2,531,559	$608,345	$45,507	$580,940	$2,396,097	$5,114	-$4,917,526
Gross Revenue	$23,728,727	$23,702,398	$23,044,726	$18,634,307	$17,006,731	$17,758,878	$17,102,039	$32,153,931	$33,680,557	$28,529,088	$26,082,532	$26,650,392	$26,702,707
Operating Expenses	$24,022,717	$25,037,933	$26,437,549	$20,837,336	$17,485,593	$18,895,744	$20,026,790	$18,687,633	$18,670,004	$18,785,725	$18,380,948	$19,602,451	$22,952,903
Net Patient Revenue	$23,728,727	$23,702,398	$23,044,726	$18,634,307	$17,006,731	$17,758,878	$17,102,039	$18,154,277	$18,417,777	$17,036,882	$16,147,611	$17,847,674	$17,375,782
Total Payroll	$17,402,327	$17,798,142	$18,241,288	$15,085,750	$12,431,297	$12,413,833	$14,907,600	$13,805,217	$12,880,387	$11,642,695	$10,686,098	$11,820,211	$14,388,701
Profit Margin %	-0.8%	-5.1%	-14.2%	-11.4%	3.1%	-1.3%	-14.8%	1.9%	0.1%	2.0%	9.2%	0.0%	-18.4%
Medicare %	9.7%	10.7%	9.4%	7.6%	7.7%	6.5%	7.3%	6.7%	7.0%	7.3%	6.0%	7.1%	5.4%
Medicaid %	68.8%	67.8%	69.2%	70.2%	79.3%	76.6%	70.5%	57.7%	51.6%	55.8%	68.4%	43.0%	42.3%
Private %	21.5%	21.5%	21.5%	22.2%	13.0%	16.9%	22.3%	35.7%	41.4%	37.0%	25.6%	49.9%	52.4%
Revenue/Day	$252	$251	$249	$240	$273	$259	$244	$264	$261	$285	$288	$311	$316
Cost/Day	$256	$265	$285	$268	$281	$276	$286	$272	$264	$315	$328	$342	$418
Avg Length of Stay	276.4 days	285.3 days	287.4 days	234.2 days	166.8 days	181.1 days	126.4 days	192.4 days	165.0 days	224.5 days	168.9 days	161.4 days	128.2 days

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

General: Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).

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

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

MA Specifics: Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

General: Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

MA Specifics: 27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

MA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

MA Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.

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Marian Manor Nursing Home

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Marian Manor Nursing Home

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

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Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

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Types of Care at Marian Manor Nursing Home

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Frail Elder Waiver

Senior Care Options (SCO)

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Prescription Advantage

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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