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Sherrill House
135 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130
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.
Sherrill House, in Boston, Massachusetts, is certified for 196 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 18, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 15.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $36K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 39.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Suffolk Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 31 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.8 | 18.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.5% | 26.5% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $35,860 | $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: 10 Apr 2026, 16 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×24 E ×5
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 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 21 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 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 | 10 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 24 Jun 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 25 Jan 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 | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | 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 | 23 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | Fine | $35,860 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.5%, RNs 35.7%; 0 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 | 10.3% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.8% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.1% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Sherrill House, Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedham Institution For Savings | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/20/2024 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1985 |
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 Sherrill House been cited for?
31 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 Sherrill House been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $36K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sherrill House compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sherrill House?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sherrill House last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Apr 2026.
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.