nursing home in Boston, MA
Boston Home, INC (the)
2049 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02124 · (617) 326-4265
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Boston Home, INC (the) at a glance
Boston Home, INC (the) is a 96-bed non-profit nursing home in Boston, Massachusetts (Suffolk County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Massachusetts average of 3.
Residents receive about 6.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 25, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 7.4% per year (state average 38.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 96
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 225434
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.10 hrs | 3.86 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.81 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.28 hrs | 2.25 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.69 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 7.4% | 38.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.8% | 42.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 0 | 51.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $34,265 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 96 | 120 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 93 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 97% | 82.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 11.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.3% | 21.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 7.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 3.1% | 16.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.3% | 15.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 24.8% | 19.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 1.8% | 21.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 0 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 29, 2025 |
| May 1, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MURPHY, FRANCIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2025 |
| OSTREM, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2025 |
| REILLY, CHRISTINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2025 |
| OSTREM, MARK Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| MURPHY, FRANCIS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/02/2011 |
| REILLY, CHRISTINE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2018 |
| REILLY, CHRISTINE Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2018 |
| MURPHY, FRANCIS Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/02/2011 |
| REILLY, CHRISTINE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Boston Home, INC (the)'s rating?
Boston Home, INC (the) has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Boston Home, INC (the) receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Boston Home, INC (the) accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Boston Home, INC (the)?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Boston Home, INC (the) and how do I contact it?
Boston Home, INC (the) is at 2049 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02124. Phone: (617) 326-4265.
About this data
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