The Boston Home Inc

The Boston Home Inc is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

The Boston Home Inc is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

The Boston Home Inc

2049 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124 View Map

The Boston Home Inc is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

The Boston Home Inc is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts

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Overview of The Boston Home Inc

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.

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Home Information BOSTON HOME, INC (THE)
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents tend to stay here longer than similar facilities across the state.

  • Home revenue lands near the state median, signaling steady but not standout inflows. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights fall below most peers, pointing to lighter Medicaid reliance. Private pay nights trail most peers, signaling limited market-rate volume.

Occupancy
Beds
96
Occupancy
97.2%
Total Bed Days Available
35040
Avg. Length of Stay
1597 days
Avg. Residents per Day
94
Finance
Home Revenue
$14,024,232.00
Payroll Costs
$11,291,427.00
Profit
$-9,637,910.00
Total Home Costs
$19,053,916.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
80.5%
House Specifics:
CCN
225434
Owner Name
REILLY, CHRISTINE
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Suffolk
Type of Control
Governmental — City
Operations
Total Admissions
23
Total Discharges
21
% Medicaid Admissions
43%
% Medicare Admissions
43%
% Private Pay Admissions
13%
% Medicaid Discharges
48%
% Medicare Discharges
48%
% Private Pay Discharges
5%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5.17 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
31515
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
812
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
1202
Walk Score
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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Address 0.8 miles from city center

Address 2049 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
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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 Nurse178.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse198.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant1037.4 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 Assistant103010336,25391100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse190196,89691100%8.8
Registered Nurse170174,29991100%8.9
RN Director of Nursing9092,06891100%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,8566369%8
Other Dietary Services Staff7071,3938897%6.9
Physical Therapy Assistant3037106369%8.1
Administrator1014966268%8
Nurse Practitioner1014886167%8
Qualified Social Worker3034825965%7.8
Occupational Therapist1014405560%8
Dietitian1014245358%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014035459%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician1013043842%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0112242831%8
Speech Language Pathologist101772224%3.5
Medical Director011422%2

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2023 – Mar 2023)

1
Inspections
8
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
8
Citations/Inspection
Mar 2023
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
8
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Infection Control
1
13% of total
Resident Rights
1
13% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
13% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 8
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (MA)
Avg Citations (State)
32.7
This Facility: 8
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Mar 03, 2023 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Mar 03, 2023 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Mar 03, 2023 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Mar 03, 2023 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Mar 03, 2023 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Mar 03, 2023 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Mar 03, 2023 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Mar 03, 2023 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected

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
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home Care Program
  • 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.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Frail Elder Waiver
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Senior Care Options (SCO)
Massachusetts Senior Care Options
Official government program page
  • 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).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Prescription Advantage
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (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.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
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.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Massachusetts Seniors

MassHealth Home Care

Home Care Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), homemaker services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), adult day care (~$75/day).
Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Frail Elder Waiver

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Requirements:
  • 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).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Prescription Advantage

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Massachusetts SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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