Sherrill House

Nursing Home
Overview of Sherrill House

Sherrill House is a not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that provides graceful living for short-term or long-term residents. This skilled nursing haven also provides services for memory care. Residents of all backgrounds receive supportive assistance for everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery. Sherrill House boasts its world-class clinical excellence that improves the quality of life for all seniors. 
Sherrill House offers an advanced level of recovery found in their short-term and long-term services that care for stroke recovery, communication disorders, and orthopedic care, tube feeding, palliative and hospice care, pain management, and heart surgery care. They exclusively offer their Return To Home™ occupational therapy program that offers fully-equipped technology that makes the recovery period faster.

(617) 731-2400

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Massachusetts average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Massachusetts average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Massachusetts average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Massachusetts average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 57m per day

This home provides 0% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Massachusetts average: 3h 56m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 49m per day 39m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 35m per day 58m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 15m per day 2h 16m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 19m per day 3h 27m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 8m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 42m per day 28m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 182

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Massachusetts average
Occupancy rate 79.7%
Residents per day (avg) 160
Occupancy rate
79.7%
Residents per day (avg)
160

Who this home usually serves

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

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

37% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 months

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$30.5M
Operating deficit
-$854.4K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$30,488,694.00
Operating deficit
$-854,382.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$17.2M
56.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.2M
Total costs $31.3M
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AL

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-
-
-
-
-
-
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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-
-
No
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-
-
-
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Address 3.4 miles from city center — 0.12 miles to nearest hospital (Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center)

Address 135 S Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

256
Total Staff
193
Employees
63
Contractors
80,557
Total Hours (Quarter)
105
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse459.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse318.9 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1059 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
183 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
49 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
10 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.4%
of total hours from contractors
1,948 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 23 Licensed Practical Nurse: 14 Registered Nurse: 24 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant822310535,48091100%9
Physical Therapist3303311,71391100%7.6
Registered Nurse2124459,42191100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse1714319,36091100%8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff9092,9729099%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician6062,2768290%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant7072,0677785%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,4167178%8
Mental Health Service Worker3031,0876571%6
Nurse Practitioner2021,0296369%8.2
RN Director of Nursing2029296369%8
Qualified Social Worker3038067785%5.6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1015587481%7.5
Administrator1015126470%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1013784651%8.2
Medical Director0113043842%8
Dietitian1011503741%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant011641415%4.6
Physical Therapy Aide1013767%6.1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 27
Citations per inspection
3.86

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

20 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

0 critical citations More info Massachusetts average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.5

27 moderate citations More info Massachusetts average: 29.7

0 minor citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Jun 24, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 07, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 07, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Apr 07, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
170 Total Residents
Medicare 32 (18.8%)
Medicaid 121 (71.2%)
Private Pay/Other 17 (10%)
Specialized Care Beds
46 Total Specialty Beds
25.3% of Bed Capacity
45
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
24.7%
1
Other Specialized Rehab Beds
0.5%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Family Engagement

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

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.9
42% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.6
37% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.2%
45% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.6%
40% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 19.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 16.0%
28% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.8%
49% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
37% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.2%
55% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.0%
42% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
96% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.9%
46% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.4%
7% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.9%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.43
31% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.86

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.17
24% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.54

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.0%
15% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
73% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.1%
6% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 35.9%
39% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 25.8%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.5%
36% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 11.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.2%
70% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 53.5%
In line with Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 64.4%
27% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 50.6%

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

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

~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).

$2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).

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

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

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

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

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

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

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

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

Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

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

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

Not assessed.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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