Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-23 · Fire 2025-04-23
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Boston, MA
Boston Home, Inc (The)
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2049 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA
(617) 825-3905
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
96
Certified beds
Average residents
94
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.72
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.97
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
4.14
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.26 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
5.83
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.69
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
5.36
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.62
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.61
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.98
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.60
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
14%
Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
405
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
70.61
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0227
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
7.79
Baseline 21.01% · Performance 17.82% · Measure score 7.79 · Achievement 7.79 · Improvement 7.51
Healthcare-associated infections
3.79
Baseline 5.90% · Performance 6.70% · Measure score 3.79 · Achievement 3.79 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 18.90% · Performance 13.28% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
6.67
Baseline 4.71 hours · Performance 4.97 hours · Measure score 6.67 · Achievement 6.67 · Improvement 1.98
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.37% |
10.72%
1.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 90 · Observed rate 8.89% · Lower 95% interval 6.49% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 4 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.44 |
1.02
0.6 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 95.74% |
95.27%
0.5 pts better
|
Numerator 45 · Denominator 47 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 47 |
| Discharge self-care score | 35% |
53.69%
18.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 20 |
| Discharge mobility score | 30% |
50.94%
20.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 20 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 27.66% |
2.29%
25.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 47 · Adjusted rate 16.88% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.7% |
7.12%
0.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 40 · Observed rate 10% · Lower 95% interval 3.87% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 25.37% |
8.2%
17.2 pts better
|
Numerator 68 · Denominator 268 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 97.13% |
42%
55.1 pts better
|
Numerator 305 · Denominator 314 |
| Discharge function score | 45% |
56.45%
11.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 20 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 40.91% |
25.2%
15.7 pts better
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 22 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.5
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
92.2%
7.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 98.9% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.0% |
94.8%
4.2 pts better
|
95.5%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.5% |
3.5%
3 pts better
|
3.3%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
12.0%
12 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.0% |
5.2%
3.2 pts better
|
5.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.1% |
19.2%
6.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
6.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.0% · Q2 25.8% · Q3 25.3% · Q4 25.3% · 4Q avg 26.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.0% |
22.5%
12.5 pts better
|
16.7%
6.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.7% · Q2 9.6% · Q3 9.2% · Q4 10.7% · 4Q avg 10.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.7% |
17.6%
11.9 pts better
|
14.9%
9.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 6.2% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.0%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 6.5% |
2.0%
4.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 6.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 1.9% |
21.7%
19.8 pts better
|
19.8%
17.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 13.3% |
4.6%
8.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.4% · Q2 15.0% · Q3 11.8% · Q4 13.9% · 4Q avg 13.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.3% |
11.8%
7.5 pts better
|
12.0%
7.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.3% · Observed 4.8% · Expected 12.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.6% |
25.8%
0.8 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 26.6% · Observed 31.0% · Expected 27.7% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-01 · Fire 2024-05-01
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-03 · Fire 2023-03-03
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-23
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-01
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-05-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-03-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-04-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-03-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-04-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-03-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-03-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-03
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-03
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Murphy, Francis
Corporate Officer · Individual
Murphy, Francis
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Ostrem, Mark
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Reilly, Christine
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Reilly, Christine
Corporate Officer · Individual
Reilly, Christine
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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