Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 174 Forest Hills Street, Boston, MA 02130
- CCN
- 225469
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 110
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 21 May 2025. The latest survey cycle has 3 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Massachusetts (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Suffolk County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 22 homes in the county, 341 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Massachusetts median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 21 May 2025 | 3 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 13 Jun 2024 | 11 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 2 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 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 | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 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 | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 2 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Massachusetts median | Massachusetts average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.21 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.38 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.38 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.45 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.68 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 25.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 40.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.8% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.8% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.9% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Lutheran Home of Jamaica Plain Inc
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascentria Care Alliance Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10 Jun 2017 |
| Ascentria Care Alliance Inc | Adp of the snf | 26 Mar 2025 |
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Other homes in Suffolk County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Healthcare Center | Boston | 1 of 5 | 21 | $96,705 | 30 Apr 2025 | |
| Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Boston | 3 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Sherrill House | Boston | 2 of 5 | 9 | $35,860 | 10 Apr 2026 | |
| Recuperative Services Unit-Hebrew Rehab Center | Boston | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| St Joseph Rehab & Nursing Care Center | Dorchester | 3 of 5 | 4 | $82,612 | 19 Feb 2026 | |
| Care Village at Mattapan | Mattapan | 2 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 19 Feb 2026 | |
| Boston Home, Inc (the) | Boston | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 25 Mar 2026 | |
| Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center | Dorchester | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 29 May 2025 | |
| Brighton Post Acute Care | Brighton | 3 of 5 | 9 | $200,070 | 14 Nov 2025 | |
| German Center for Extended Care | Boston | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 4 Sep 2025 | |
| Care Village at West Roxbury | West Roxbury | 3 of 5 | 9 | $3,418 | 14 Nov 2025 | |
| Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton | Boston | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 5 Mar 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center (CCN 225469). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/laurel-ridge-rehab-and-skilled-care-center-boston-ma-225469/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 21 May 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 13 Jun 2024.
- Who operates Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Massachusetts as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.