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Nursing homes in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Suffolk County, Massachusetts, has 22 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,737 certified beds.
36% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 641 health deficiencies over three cycles, 23.4 per 100 beds against 24.3 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $640K across 13 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Suffolk County | Massachusetts | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 22 | 341 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 36% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 23.4 | 24.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $640K | $12M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Home, Inc (the) | Boston | 96 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center | Dorchester | 121 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 14.0 | — | 29 May 2025 |
| German Center For Extended Care | Boston | 133 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 15.0 | — | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Katzman Family Center For Living | Chelsea | 123 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2.4 | — | 9 May 2024 |
| Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center | Boston | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 13.3 | — | 21 May 2025 |
| Leonard Florence Center For Living | Chelsea | 100 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Recuperative Services Unit-Hebrew Rehab Center | Boston | 50 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 24.0 | — | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton | Boston | 123 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4.9 | — | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Presentation Rehab and Skilled Care Center | Boston | 122 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 28.7 | $57K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea | Chelsea | 154 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 15.6 | — | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Boston | 83 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 18.1 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Brighton Post Acute Care | Brighton | 78 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 39.7 | $200K | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Care Village At West Roxbury | West Roxbury | 76 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 50.0 | $3K | 14 Nov 2025 |
| St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center | Dorchester | 123 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 44 | 35.8 | $83K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Care Village At Mattapan | Mattapan | 85 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 58 | 68.2 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Care Village At Parkway | Boston | 141 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 38.3 | $29K | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Lighthouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Revere | 123 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 30.9 | $49K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Boston | 100 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 16.0 | $17K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Sherrill House | Boston | 196 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 15.8 | $36K | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Benjamin Healthcare Center | Boston | 205 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 15.6 | $97K | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Chelsea | 195 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 77 | 39.5 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Center At Advocate | East Boston | 190 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 66 | 34.7 | $69K | 19 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 37 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 34 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 31 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 30 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 28 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 12 |
| For profit | 9 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Marquis Health Services (4), Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (3).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
22 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,737 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Suffolk County have the highest CMS ratings?
Boston Home, Inc (the) (5 stars), Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), German Center For Extended Care (5 stars)
How do Suffolk County nursing homes compare with Massachusetts?
36% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 23.4 per 100 beds against 24.3 statewide.