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St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

St. Joseph Rehabilitation and… is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

321 Centre St, Dorchester, MA 02122 View Map

St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

St. Joseph Rehabilitation and… is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

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Overview of St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is the premiere nursing community in Boston. The nursing home is proud to be a results-driven rehabilitation center where families and residents are empowered to reach healthcare excellence. Considerably one of the best and most trusted nursing homes in the city, the five-star senior community houses its finest and most luxurious community features as management and staff ensure that everything is designed and catered to the needs of the individual resident. St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an elegant resort-like community that boasts world-class hospitality. 
The award-winning senior living community has taken home a list of accolades, contributing to the quality and dedicated service of the staff. There is an array of amenities and services offered to them– geriatric, rehabilitative care, and a list of engaging programs for residents to take part in.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.90/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 123

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Massachusetts average
Occupancy rate 91.1%
Residents per day (avg) 113
Occupancy rate
91.1%
Residents per day (avg)
113

Who this home usually serves

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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

79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 30 days

Private pay

20% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 33 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$21.2M
Operating loss
-$2.0M
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$21,185,718.00
Operating loss
$-1,973,638.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.6M
40.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.6M
Total costs $23.2M

This home is owned by Landmark Health Solutions, LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 225493

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Years in operation
35 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 83 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 225493

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Bill Johnson, Administrator

Staff Composition

Total Employees
240
Full-Time Employees
240
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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Type of care: SNF AL
Community: Dorchester (Dorchester)
Bed Count: 123
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: LANDMARK HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC
CCN: 225493
Occupancy: 91.1%
Home Revenue: $21,116,407.00
Payroll Costs: $8,557,584.00
Payroll %: 40.5%
Avg Residents/Day: 112.90
Overall Rating: 2/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9009
Health Insp Rating: 1/5
Staffing Rating: 2/5
QM Rating: 5/5
Number of Fines: 3
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
Type of care: SNF AL
Community: Boston (Mission Hill)
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 Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center
Type of care: SNF AL
Community: West Roxbury (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
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Payroll Costs: $8,074,575.00
Payroll %: 30.2%
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

161
Total Staff
150
Employees
11
Contractors
46,866
Total Hours (Quarter)
64
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role ⓘ Count ⓘ Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse 24 8.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 21 9.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 70 7.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
115 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
21 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
1hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
7 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.7%
of total hours from contractors
312 contractor hours this quarter
Mental Health Service Worker: 2 Other Physician: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Activities Professional: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role ⓘ Employees ⓘ Contractors ⓘ Total Staff ⓘ Total Hours ⓘ Days Worked ⓘ % of Days ⓘ Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant 70 0 70 21,570 91 100% 7.9
Registered Nurse 24 0 24 7,656 91 100% 8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse 21 0 21 6,611 91 100% 9.6
Physical Therapy Assistant 6 0 6 1,938 75 82% 7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician 5 0 5 1,482 71 78% 7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff 6 0 6 1,444 90 99% 6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 0 3 1,142 64 70% 8.1
Qualified Social Worker 4 0 4 1,022 71 78% 7.6
Mental Health Service Worker 2 2 4 939 64 70% 7.4
Speech Language Pathologist 3 0 3 536 63 69% 7.5
Dietitian 1 0 1 504 63 69% 8
Occupational Therapy Aide 2 0 2 485 59 65% 8.1
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 456 55 60% 8.3
Administrator 1 0 1 432 54 59% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 1 0 1 421 56 62% 7.5
Other Physician 0 3 3 111 23 25% 4.6
Medical Director 0 1 1 60 18 20% 3.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 4 4 50 44 48% 1.1
Qualified Activities Professional 0 1 1 8 8 9% 1
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Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 6
33% above Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total Health citations 50
53% above Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 32.7

8.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 44 citations
Complaint investigations 6 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations 6
300% above Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 1.5
Moderate Health citations 44
Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Feb 05, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Feb 05, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Feb 05, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Feb 05, 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.

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
109 Total Residents
Medicare 10 (9.2%) ⓘ
Medicaid 85 (78%) ⓘ
Private Pay/Other 14 (12.8%) ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
6 Total Specialty Beds
4.9% of Bed Capacity
6
Dialysis Beds ⓘ
4.9%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group ⓘ
Family Member Group ⓘ
Family Engagement

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

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source. Specialized beds indicate capacity for specific care needs.

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 8.1
21% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 10.2
Functional decline score 18.0
10% better than Massachusetts average
Massachusetts average: 20.0
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.0%
20% below Massachusetts average.
Walking Ability Worsened 12.8%
34% below Massachusetts average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.2%
19% above Massachusetts average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury 2.0%
43% below Massachusetts average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.3%
36% above Massachusetts average.
Urinary Tract Infection 1.6%
25% below Massachusetts average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms 2.7%
75% below Massachusetts average.
Antipsychotic Use 11.7%
42% below Massachusetts average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine 82.3%
11% below Massachusetts average.
Influenza Vaccine 85.6%
10% below Massachusetts average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight 4.1%
21% below Massachusetts average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 80.3%
5% better than Massachusetts average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts average
Influenza Vaccine 88.2%
13% better than Massachusetts average

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $138K
This home paid 92% 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 Jul 8, 2024
$29K
Civil Money Penalty Feb 9, 2024
$53K
Civil Money Penalty Feb 7, 2023
$56K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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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