Total health inspections
1
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Mar 2023
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
The Boston Home Inc
Nursing Home
The Boston Home Inc
Nursing Home
Considerably only one of its kind, The Boston home is the prime nursing home for seniors with progressive neurological disorders; they have been recognized as the ‘Center for Excellence in Long-Term Care’ by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Boston Home prides itself in being one of the inspirations in the lives of its residents which have extended to the seniors’ families.
The Boston Home has a list of exclusive programs and services that have make them special; naming a few of these include B.Fit! which is a health and wellness program to keep residents active; The Wheelchair Enhancement Program that focuses on the cost-effective solution to wheelchair users; their rehabilitation program that offers therapies, VitalStim neuromuscular electrical stimulation for swallowing, and an augmentative and alternative communication device assessments.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational 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
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
96
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
96.6%
Residents per day (avg)
94
Occupancy rate
96.6%
Residents per day (avg)
94
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Private pay
14% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Medicaid
71% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
8 - 9 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$23.1M
Surplus of revenue
$3.3M
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$23,119,244.00
Surplus of revenue
$3,259,735.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$12.3M
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.
$7.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.9M
Walk Score: 76 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
225434
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Ms. Marva Serotkin, Manager
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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
The Boston Home Inc
-24%
+32%
+18%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Dorchester Center (Dorchester)
96
No
76
REILLY, CHRISTINE
96.6%
$15,842,159.00
$12,335,619.00
77.9%
93.90
5.1716
-
8
-
-24%+32%+18%
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
+12%
-12%
-40%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Boston (Mission Hill)
164
No
82
FRANCIS, TONY
49.3%
$9,969,054.00
$7,307,712.00
73.3%
82.20
3.4531
1
32
2
+12%-12%-40%
Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center
+1%
-19%
-10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
West Roxbury (West Roxbury)
141
No
54
POURALI, SAEED
73.9%
$12,630,209.00
$5,887,709.00
46.6%
128.60
3.2013
4
94
5
+1%-19%-10%
Marian Manor Nursing Home
-26%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Boston (South Boston)
248
No
96
ANDERSON, KAHONEY
60.7%
$26,702,707.00
$8,074,575.00
30.2%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-26%
North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
100
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Boston Home Inc
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Dorchester Center (Dorchester)
Bed Count:
96
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
REILLY, CHRISTINE
CCN:
225434
Occupancy:
96.6%
Home Revenue:
$15,842,159.00
Payroll Costs:
$12,335,619.00
Payroll %:
77.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
93.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1716
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
8
RN share vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+32%
+32%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
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:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4531
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
32
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-40%
-40%
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:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2013
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
94
Severe Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-19%
-19%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Marian Manor Nursing Home
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Boston (South 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%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-26%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
174
Total Staff
172
Employees
2
Contractors
56,818
Total Hours (Quarter)
81
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 8.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 8.8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 103 | 7.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
148 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
7 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
8 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.4%
of total hours from contractors
228 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 103 | 0 | 103 | 36,253 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 6,896 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 4,299 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,068 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,856 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,393 | 88 | 97% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 710 | 63 | 69% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 482 | 59 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 403 | 54 | 59% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 304 | 38 | 42% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 224 | 28 | 31% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 77 | 22 | 24% | 3.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2% | 2 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
8
Citations per inspection
8
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.
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
8 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Mar 03, 2023
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Mar 03, 2023
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Mar 03, 2023
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Mar 03, 2023
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: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
96
Total Residents
Medicare
1
(1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
91
(94.8%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
4
(4.2%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
5.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.4
48% 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.
3.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
3.5
82% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.1%
67% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
1.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
1.0%
96% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
13.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
13.0%
180% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.6%
171% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.3%
56% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 10.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.1%
70% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
8% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.98
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.98
6% 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.
0.64
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.64
58% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.54
Short-stay resident measures
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.6%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 25.8%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.3%
64% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 11.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% 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.
35.0%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
35.0%
35% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 53.7%
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 The Boston Home Inc based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
96.6%
↑ 0.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$3,259,735
↑ ~$12.9M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$14,950,746
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
20.6%
↑ 89.3pp vs 2022
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