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Benjamin Healthcare Center
120 Fisher Avenue, Boston, MA 02120
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Benjamin Healthcare Center is a Non-profit, other nursing home in Boston, Massachusetts, certified for 205 beds and caring for about 80 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (21, 5, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 15.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $97K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 11.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Suffolk Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 31 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.6 | 18.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 11.5% | 26.5% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $96,705 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (22 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Apr 2025, 23 May 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×1 D ×21 E ×5 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | K | Complaint investigation | 8 Jul 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | Fine | $96,705 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 11.5%, RNs 7.1%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.3% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.7% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.0% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Edgar P Benjamin Healthcare Center, Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Suffolk County
| 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 |
All 22 facilities in Suffolk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Benjamin Healthcare Center been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Benjamin Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $97K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Benjamin Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Benjamin Healthcare Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Benjamin Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.