Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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
The Boston Home Inc is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts
The Boston Home Inc is a Nursing Home in Massachusetts
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
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
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
97.2%
Residents per day (avg)
94
Occupancy rate
97.2%
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
43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
8 - 9 years
Private pay
13% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 years
Medicaid
43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Finances and operations
Governmental home
City
Home revenue
$9.6M
Deficit of revenue
-$9.6M
Governmental home
City
Home revenue
$9,586,795.00
Deficit of revenue
$-9,637,910.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.3M
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.
$7.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.2M
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
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.Compare Nursing Homes around Boston
The Boston Home Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Dorchester Center
96
No
76
REILLY, CHRISTINE
97.2%
$14,024,232.00
$11,291,427.00
80.5%
93.90
5/5
5.1716
5/5
5/5
4/5
-
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Boston
205
No
82
FRANCIS, TONY
34.4%
$8,790,885.00
$6,419,352.00
73%
82.20
1/5
3.4531
1/5
2/5
4/5
1
Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
West Roxbury
141
No
54
POURALI, SAEED
80.4%
$12,373,984.00
$5,572,297.00
45%
128.60
1/5
3.2013
1/5
2/5
2/5
4
Marian Manor Nursing Home
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
248
No
96
ANDERSON, KAHONEY
32.5%
$26,650,392.00
$8,593,993.00
32.2%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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2049 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124
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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
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
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)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | 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
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
5.4
Score
48% better than avg
Massachusetts avg: 10.2
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
3.5
Score
82% better than avg
Massachusetts avg: 20.0
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
6.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
2.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
5.6%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
0.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.7%
Antipsychotic Use
6.1%
Influenza Vaccine
99.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
13.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
1.0%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home Care Program
MassHealth Home Care
Official government program page
- 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)
Massachusetts SCSEP
Official government program page
- 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).
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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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