Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-21 · Fire 2025-05-21
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Boston, MA
Laurel Ridge Rehab And Skilled Care Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies
174 Forest Hills Street, Boston, MA
(617) 522-1550
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
110
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Ascentria Care Alliance
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.45
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.33
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.50
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.70
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
26%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.6 |
1.9
0.7 pts worse
|
1.9
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.5
0.1 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 37.4% |
92.2%
54.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
56 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 73.1% |
94.8%
21.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
22.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.8% |
3.5%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.8% |
12.0%
10.2 pts better
|
11.4%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.7% |
5.2%
2.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.9% |
19.2%
9.3 pts better
|
19.6%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.0% |
22.5%
8.5 pts better
|
16.7%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.5% |
17.7%
7.2 pts better
|
16.3%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.3% |
17.6%
4.3 pts better
|
14.9%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
2.0%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 16.5% |
21.7%
5.2 pts better
|
19.8%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.4% |
4.6%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 41.5% |
77.1%
35.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
40.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.2% |
11.8%
4.6 pts better
|
12.0%
4.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
1.3%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 50.8% |
77.7%
26.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
28.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.7% |
25.8%
1.1 pts better
|
23.9%
0.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-06-13 · Fire 2024-06-13
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-20 · Fire 2023-04-20
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
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 2024-07-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-07-18
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-06-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
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 2025-06-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
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 2024-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
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 2024-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-07-25
C · Minimal harm
2024-06-13
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-20
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-06-01
B · Minimal harm
2023-04-20
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-06-01
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Ascentria Care Alliance Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Arif, Hassan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bartholomew, Alexander
Corporate Director · Individual
Bovill, Angela
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bovill, Angela
Corporate Officer · Individual
Browne, Tara
Corporate Director · Individual
Cowlagi, Ashish
Corporate Director · Individual
Goodman, Ross
Corporate Director · Individual
Hanscom, Kristin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mayo, William
Corporate Director · Individual
Oleary, Colin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Oneal, Gary
Corporate Director · Individual
Robertson, Keith
Corporate Director · Individual
Russo, Nick
Corporate Director · Individual
Sousa, Nicholas
Corporate Director · Individual
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