2/5
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.
2/5
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 39th out of 86 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.
| 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.
| 46m per day | ▲ 19% 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.
| 40m per day | ▼ 31% State avg: 58m 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 19m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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.
| 3h 25m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.
| 8m per day | ▲ 92% State avg: 4m 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.
| 40m per day | ▲ 43% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
5% more staff per resident than Massachusetts average
6% better than Massachusetts average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
71 total: 22 full-time employees and 49 contractors.
71
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
37 total: 14 full-time employees and 23 contractors.
37
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
115 total: 84 full-time employees and 31 contractors.
115
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,911 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 84 | 31 | 115 | 35,119 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Physical Therapist | 31 | 0 | 31 | 12,152 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 22 | 49 | 71 | 9,364 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 23 | 37 | 9,148 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,057 | 91 | 99% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,970 | 76 | 83% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,948 | 90 | 98% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,344 | 86 | 93% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,143 | 67 | 73% | 6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,040 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,012 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 496 | 67 | 73% | 4.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 473 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 466 | 58 | 63% | 7.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 296 | 37 | 40% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 292 | 88 | 96% | 3.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 10 | 11% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 8 | 9% | 6.2 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.2%
45% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.6%
40% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 19.3%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
49% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
37% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%
55% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.0%
42% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.4%
96% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.9%
46% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
7% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.9%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.43
31% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.86
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.17
24% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.54
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.0%
15% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
73% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.1%
6% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
35.9%
39% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 25.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.5%
36% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 11.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.2%
70% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
53.5%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 53.7%
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.
60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
170Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Sherrill House from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #5 / 89Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Massachusetts average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #8 / 89Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 89 homes in Massachusetts for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Massachusetts average. Well-run Massachusetts facilities typically land around 54–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (60% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Boston's city center to Sherrill House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.12 miles to nearest hospital (Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center)
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| The Boston Home Inc | NH RC SNF | Dorchester Center (Dorchester) | 96
Facility
96
MA AVG
94
Rank
#108 / 276 |
97.0%
Facility
97.0%
MA AVG
78.3
Rank
#3 / 81 | +24% | 5.17
Facility
5.17
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#7 / 86 | -18% | +32% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 87 | 8
Facility
8
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#7 / 86 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#57 / 86 | - | 93 | - |
76
Facility
76
MA AVG
53
Rank
#146 / 498 | Christine Reilly | $15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$17.4M
Rank
#34 / 89 | $14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$6.5M
Rank
#11 / 89 | 92.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
92.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
43.6%
Rank
#11 / 89 | 225434 | ||||
| Hebrew SeniorLife | NH AL HC HOS IL MC PC SNF | Boston (Roslindale) | 50
Facility
50
MA AVG
94
Rank
#232 / 276 |
63.2%
Facility
63.2%
MA AVG
78.3
Rank
#71 / 81 | -19% | 4.65
Facility
4.65
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#12 / 86 | +18% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 87 | 11
Facility
11
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#9 / 86 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#13 / 86 | - | 32 | - |
38
Facility
38
MA AVG
53
Rank
#324 / 498 | - | - | - | - | 225759 | ||||
| The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab | NH HOS RC SNF | Dorchester | 121
Facility
121
MA AVG
94
Rank
#62 / 276 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
MA AVG
78.3
Rank
#26 / 81 | +16% | 3.93
Facility
3.93
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#39 / 86 | -18% | 0% | $8.6k
Facility
$8.6k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#51 / 87 | 21
Facility
21
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#28 / 86 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#30 / 86 | 1 | 110 | - |
71
Facility
71
MA AVG
53
Rank
#165 / 498 | Bostonian Foundation Inc | $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$17.4M
Rank
#62 / 89 | $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$6.5M
Rank
#60 / 89 | 56.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
43.6%
Rank
#27 / 89 | 225436 | ||||
| St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | NH HOS MC SNF | Dorchester | 123
Facility
123
MA AVG
94
Rank
#55 / 276 |
31.7%
Facility
31.7%
MA AVG
78.3
Rank
#78 / 81 | -60% | 3.90
Facility
3.90
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#39 / 86 | +40% | -1% | $82.6k
Facility
$82.6k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#77 / 87 | 50
Facility
50
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#75 / 86 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#58 / 86 | 6 | 39 | A+ |
83
Facility
83
MA AVG
53
Rank
#102 / 498 | Landmark Health Solutions, LLC | $15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$17.4M
Rank
#47 / 89 | $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$6.5M
Rank
#50 / 89 | 63.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
63.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
43.6%
Rank
#49 / 89 | 225493 | ||||
| Sherrill House | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Boston (Jamaica Hills) | 196
Facility
196
MA AVG
94
Rank
#9 / 276 |
84.3%
Facility
84.3%
MA AVG
78.3
Rank
#38 / 81 | +8% | 3.94
Facility
3.94
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#39 / 86 | +88% | 0% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 87 | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#40 / 86 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#15 / 86 | - | 165 | - |
78
Facility
78
MA AVG
53
Rank
#133 / 498 | Joao Santos | $24.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$24.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$17.4M
Rank
#12 / 89 | $20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$6.5M
Rank
#5 / 89 | 81.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
81.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
43.6%
Rank
#8 / 89 | 225201 |
Sherrill House is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Sherrill House is in the Jamaica Hills neighborhood.
Sherrill House has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Sherrill House's occupancy is 79.7%.
No, Sherrill House has a no-pet policy.
Sherrill House is registered as a non-profit.
Yes — there are 5 photos of Sherrill House in the photo gallery on this page.
Sherrill House is located at 135 S Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130.
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