Total health inspections
7
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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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.
Sherrill House
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
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.
Occupancy rate
79.7%
Residents per day (avg)
160
Occupancy rate
79.7%
Residents per day (avg)
160
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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 community
Home revenue
$30.5M
Operating deficit
-$854.4K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$30.5M
Operating deficit
-$854.4K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$17.2M
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.
$14.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$31.3M
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
27
Massachusetts average 32.7
Citations per inspection
3.86
Massachusetts average 7.24
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
0
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
27 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jun 24, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jun 24, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Apr 07, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Apr 07, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Apr 07, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Apr 07, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Apr 07, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Apr 07, 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.
Compare Nursing Homes around Boston The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
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Sherrill House
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Boston (Jamaica Hills)
182
79.7%
-3%
3.94
0%
0
27
3.9
0
160
-
78
Santos, Joao
$27.6M
$17.2M
62.3%
225201
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Boston (Mission Hill)
164
49.3%
-40%
3.45
-12%
1
32
5.3
2
82
-
82
Francis, Tony
$10.0M
$7.3M
73.3%
225654
Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
West Roxbury (West Roxbury)
141
73.9%
-10%
3.20
-19%
4
94
8.6
5
129
-
54
Pourali, Saeed
$12.6M
$5.9M
46.6%
225497
Marian Manor Nursing Home
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Boston (South Boston)
248
60.7%
-26%
-
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0
0
0.0
0
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96
Anderson, Kahoney
$26.7M
$8.1M
30.2%
225415
North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Boston
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0
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0.0
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
256
Employees
193
Contractors
63
Staff to resident ratio
1.51:1
11% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average ratio: 1.70:1
Avg staff/day
105
Average shift
8.4 hours
6% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 7.9 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
80,557
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
45
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
31
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
105
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
2.4%
1,948 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 24
Certified Nursing Assistant: 23
Licensed Practical Nurse: 14
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 82 | 23 | 105 | 35,480 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Physical Therapist | 33 | 0 | 33 | 11,713 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 24 | 45 | 9,421 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 14 | 31 | 9,360 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,972 | 90 | 99% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,276 | 82 | 90% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,067 | 77 | 85% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,416 | 71 | 78% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,087 | 65 | 71% | 6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,029 | 63 | 69% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 929 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 806 | 77 | 85% | 5.6 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 558 | 74 | 81% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 378 | 46 | 51% | 8.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 304 | 38 | 42% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 150 | 37 | 41% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 14 | 15% | 4.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 6 | 7% | 6.1 |
105 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
33 Physical Therapist
% of Days
100%
45 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
31 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
99%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
90%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
85%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
78%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
71%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
69%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
69%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
85%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
81%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
51%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
42%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
41%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
15%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
7%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
170 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
32 residents (18.8%)
Medicaid
121 residents (71.2%)
Private pay or other
17 residents (10%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
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.
5.9
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 averageMassachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.6
37% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.2%
45% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.6%
40% 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
16.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.0%
28% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
49% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
37% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%
55% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.0%
42% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.4%
96% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.9%
46% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
7% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.9%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.43
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.43
31% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.86
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.17
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.17
24% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.54
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.0%
15% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
73% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.1%
6% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
35.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
35.9%
39% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 25.8%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.5%
36% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 11.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.2%
70% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
53.5%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
53.5%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
64.4%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
64.4%
27% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sherrill House based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
79.7%
↑ 2.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$854.4K
↑ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$20.9M
↑ ~$1.8M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-3.1%
↑ 7.0pp vs 2022
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