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Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center

1190 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA 02132 View Map

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

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The Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center approaches its service with the understanding that its residents need a sense of healing– both on the physical and emotional level. The staff ensures residents are inspired to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Families of Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center can surely rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands.
Parkway is a comprehensive and flexible nursing home that focuses on skilled nursing, wound care, memory care, hospice care, and long-term and short-term care. The residents are surely enthralled because of the warm and welcoming environment the community strives to maintain. From dining experience to outdoor walking, or relaxing reading books– Parkway aims to satisfy the body, spirit, and mind of its residents.

(404) 261-9043

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.20/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 141

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

73.9%

129

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

69% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 11 days

Private pay

17% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 years

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$12.7M

Operating loss

-$2.0M

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$12,684,074.00

Operating loss

$-1,950,655.00

Payroll costs

$5.9M

46.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$8.7M

Total costs $14.6M

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Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center

SNF

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141

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Sherrill House

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Boston

Bed Count: 182

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SANTOS, JOAO

CCN: 225201

Occupancy: 79.7%

Home Revenue: $27,581,869.00

Payroll Costs: $17,186,014.00

Payroll %: 62.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 160.30

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9438

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Boston

Bed Count: 164

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: FRANCIS, TONY

CCN: 225654

Occupancy: 49.3%

Home Revenue: $9,969,054.00

Payroll Costs: $7,307,712.00

Payroll %: 73.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 82.20

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4531

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: West Roxbury

Bed Count: 141

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: POURALI, SAEED

CCN: 225497

Occupancy: 73.9%

Home Revenue: $12,630,209.00

Payroll Costs: $5,887,709.00

Payroll %: 46.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 128.60

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2013

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 4

Marian Manor Nursing Home

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Boston

Bed Count: 248

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ANDERSON, KAHONEY

CCN: 225415

Occupancy: 60.7%

Home Revenue: $26,702,707.00

Payroll Costs: $8,074,575.00

Payroll %: 30.2%

North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

1190 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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122

Total Staff

114

Employees

Contractors

39,369

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.3

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	16	9.5	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	16	9.3	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	56	8.3	No

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

6.3hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

92 staff

8.6hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

7 staff

8.6hs shift avg

Therapy Services

12 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Other Services

4 staff

5.6hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

1.1%

of total hours from contractors

436 contractor hours this quarter

Feeding Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 3 Other Physician: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	56	0	56	21,774	91	100%	8.3
Registered Nurse	16	0	16	5,868	91	100%	9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	16	0	16	5,488	91	100%	9.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	5	0	5	1,484	75	82%	9.1
Physical Therapy Assistant	4	0	4	780	72	79%	7.4
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	559	67	74%	8.3
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	502	62	68%	7.7
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	439	52	57%	7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	4	0	4	379	62	68%	5.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	351	50	55%	7
Respiratory Therapist	1	0	1	311	45	49%	6.9
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	295	53	58%	5.6
Feeding Assistant	0	2	2	210	44	48%	4.4
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	134	18	20%	7.4
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	0	3	3	134	23	25%	5.8
Speech Language Pathologist	2	0	2	59	11	12%	5.3
Medical Director	0	2	2	53	24	26%	2
Other Physician	0	1	1	39	13	14%	3

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Total Health inspections 11

144% above Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total Health citations 94

187% above Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 32.7

8.55 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 82 citations

Complaint investigations 12 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 5

233% above Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

Moderate Health citations 87

Minor Health citations 2

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 17, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Nov 17, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 20, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy serious citation Mar 19, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Bear Mountain Healthcare

Resident Census by Payment Source

132 Total Residents

Medicare 11 (8.3%)

Medicaid 119 (90.2%)

Private Pay/Other 2 (1.5%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.0

Near Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score 14.0

30% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 21.0%

12% above Massachusetts average.

Walking Ability Worsened 15.6%

20% below Massachusetts average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 5.4%

75% below Massachusetts average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.5%

31% below Massachusetts average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.8%

3% above Massachusetts average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.6%

23% above Massachusetts average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.0%

91% below Massachusetts average.

Antipsychotic Use 19.5%

4% below Massachusetts average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.3%

0% above Massachusetts average.

Influenza Vaccine 99.2%

5% above Massachusetts average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.4%

23% above Massachusetts average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 60.4%

21% worse than Massachusetts average

Antipsychotic medication increase 3.4%

155% worse than Massachusetts average

Influenza Vaccine 94.9%

22% better than Massachusetts average

Total fines amount $187K

This home paid 160% more in fines than the state average.

Massachusetts average: $72K

Number of Fines 3

This home received 75% more fines than the state average.

Massachusetts average: 1.7

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Massachusetts average: 0.1

Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Feb 13, 2025

$11K

Civil Money Penalty Nov 30, 2023

$18K

Civil Money Penalty May 25, 2023

$158K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 73.9% ↓ 2.2pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1,950,655 ↓ ~$308K vs 2022

Total Payroll $7,148,322 ↑ ~$591K vs 2022

Profit Margin -15.4% ↓ 2.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	62.5%	59.6%	64.8%	52.9%	76.3%	79.2%	88.8%	87.9%	89.9%	77.4%	78.8%	76.1%	73.9%
Beds	141	141	141	141	141	141	141	141	141	141	141	141	141
Net Income	-$10,463	$54,578	$220,287	$367,211	-$84,668	-$414,798	$510,063	$322,894	-$1,056,566	-$649,837	-$1,076,741	-$1,642,381	-$1,950,655
Gross Revenue	$9,763,882	$8,997,239	$10,869,298	$6,687,034	$12,885,761	$13,409,790	$14,890,531	$13,266,649	$16,489,470	$14,932,341	$13,212,080	$12,373,984	$12,630,209
Operating Expenses	$7,633,009	$6,662,954	$7,427,959	$5,891,146	$9,577,852	$10,411,846	$11,009,890	$9,955,056	$13,337,496	$13,590,247	$12,320,606	$13,451,197	$12,889,881
Net Patient Revenue	$7,620,144	$6,686,662	$7,633,594	$5,902,629	$9,486,664	$9,995,368	$11,504,282	$10,276,486	$12,217,159	$11,151,822	$9,884,768	$9,590,975	$10,885,361
Total Payroll	$4,332,215	$3,604,961	$4,217,627	$3,291,243	$4,716,592	$5,195,381	$5,572,179	$4,903,401	$7,995,670	$8,264,959	$6,961,291	$6,557,169	$7,148,322
Profit Margin %	-0.1%	0.6%	2.0%	5.5%	-0.7%	-3.1%	3.4%	2.4%	-6.4%	-4.4%	-8.2%	-13.3%	-15.4%
Medicare %	10.1%	6.8%	9.1%	5.8%	8.5%	9.2%	8.1%	6.9%	7.3%	7.8%	3.9%	2.8%	2.3%
Medicaid %	0.0%	74.5%	58.5%	49.2%	42.7%	46.5%	47.3%	44.3%	45.7%	84.7%	88.4%	39.9%	39.7%
Private %	89.9%	18.7%	32.4%	45.0%	48.8%	44.3%	44.6%	48.8%	46.9%	7.6%	7.7%	57.4%	57.9%
Revenue/Day	$236	$217	$228	$216	$242	$245	$252	$248	$243	$279	$244	$245	$286
Cost/Day	$237	$217	$222	$216	$244	$255	$241	$241	$266	$340	$304	$343	$339
Avg Length of Stay	199.0 days	242.1 days	227.3 days	185.6 days	149.3 days	138.9 days	116.0 days	107.5 days	153.6 days	171.5 days	276.0 days	380.2 days	380.5 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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Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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Finances and operations

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Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Massachusetts Seniors

Home Care Program

Frail Elder Waiver

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Prescription Advantage

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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