Total health inspections
4
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Nursing Home
The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Nursing Home
Just a few minutes away from Boston, The Bostonian Nursing Care and Rehabilitation in Dorherster is a community focused on creating an efficient rehabilitative approach to skilled nursing and rehab in order while enhancing their quality of life. They have a team of well-trained care staff who deliver a multidisciplinary approach to nursing when providing tailored care– ensuring to deliver service with compassion, kindness, and professionalism. The Bostonian is guaranteed to create connections and provide engaging experiences among members of the community while maintaining a balance of independence and extra comprehensive assistance.
The Bostonian offers a range of services such as short-term and sub-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitative services, and long-term care. They boast their exclusive BaneCare Day program that creates engaging social activities such as fitness exercises, religious services, theater and movie outings, visits to local shops, and full-service hair dressing– all included to stimulate and enrich the wellness of its residents.
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
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
121
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87.8%
Residents per day (avg)
110
Occupancy rate
87.8%
Residents per day (avg)
110
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
25 days
Private pay
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$15.7M
Operating deficit
-$236.7K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$15,663,928.00
Operating deficit
$-236,682.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.6M
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.
$9.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$15.9M
Compare Nursing Homes around Boston
The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab
-23%
+7%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Dorchester (Dorchester)
121
No
71
BOSTONIAN FOUNDATION INC
87.8%
$15,519,651.00
$6,638,044.00
42.8%
110.20
3.9263
1
21
1
-23%
0%
+7%
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 Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Dorchester (Dorchester)
Bed Count:
121
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BOSTONIAN FOUNDATION INC
CCN:
225436
Occupancy:
87.8%
Home Revenue:
$15,519,651.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,638,044.00
Payroll %:
42.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
110.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9263
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
21
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-23%
-23%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
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%
-26%Places of interest near The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab
1.2 miles from city center — 2.93 miles to nearest hospital (Beth Israel Deaconess Hospitalu2013Milton)
337 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
160
Total Staff
142
Employees
18
Contractors
43,316
Total Hours (Quarter)
59
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 8.3 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 8.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 8.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
123 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
12 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
15 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.1%
of total hours from contractors
3,075 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 0 | 69 | 21,327 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 0 | 28 | 8,507 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 2 | 16 | 3,581 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,730 | 70 | 77% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,238 | 88 | 97% | 5.2 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,024 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 979 | 82 | 90% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 930 | 69 | 76% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 551 | 73 | 80% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 466 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 418 | 59 | 65% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 404 | 64 | 70% | 5.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 388 | 56 | 62% | 6.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 243 | 28 | 31% | 8.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 7% | 3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 10% | 1.3 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
21
Citations per inspection
5.25
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
1
1
33% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.5
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
20 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
May 29, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jun 27, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jun 27, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jun 27, 2024
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
113
Total Residents
Medicare
13
(11.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
91
(80.5%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
9
(8%)
ⓘ
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.
9.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.4
8% 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.
16.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.1
19% 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
14.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.9%
20% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 18.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.7%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 19.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.7%
38% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 22.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
18% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
21% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%
8% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.0%
23% 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
18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.9%
7% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 20.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.1%
In line with Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.9%
7% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 94.8%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.32
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.32
25% 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.
0.91
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.91
41% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.54
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
47.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
47.8%
38% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 76.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
48% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
39.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
39.7%
49% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 77.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.8%
12% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 25.8%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.7%
52% better than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 11.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.4%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.4%
75% worse 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.
51.0%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
51.0%
5% worse than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.9%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.9%
5% 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.
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
$9K
88% lower than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: $72K
Number of fines
1
42% fewer fines than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Massachusetts averageMassachusetts average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$9K
Massachusetts average
$72K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 13, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 13, 2023
$9K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Bostonian Skilled Nursing & Rehab based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
87.8%
↑ 8.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$236,682
↓ ~$330K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,577,953
↑ ~$2.9M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-1.5%
↓ 2.3pp vs 2022
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