Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-16 · Fire 2025-01-16
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Boston, MA
Sherrill House
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 16 recent health deficiencies
135 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
(617) 731-2400
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
196
Certified beds
Average residents
170
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1971-03-12
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.81
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.59
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.25
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.32
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
18%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.5
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.7% |
92.2%
6.5 pts better
|
93.4%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.9% |
94.8%
3.1 pts better
|
95.5%
2.4 pts better
|
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 | 0.4% |
12.0%
11.6 pts better
|
11.4%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.2% |
5.2%
1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.5% |
19.2%
11.7 pts better
|
19.6%
12.1 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 | 10.8% |
17.7%
6.9 pts better
|
16.3%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.2% |
17.6%
6.4 pts better
|
14.9%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 4.0% |
1.0%
3 pts worse
|
1.0%
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.7% |
2.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.2% |
21.7%
6.5 pts better
|
19.8%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.0% |
4.6%
1.6 pts better
|
5.1%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.3% |
77.1%
10.2 pts better
|
81.7%
5.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.5% |
11.8%
4.3 pts better
|
12.0%
4.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.2% |
1.3%
1.1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 82.1% |
77.7%
4.4 pts better
|
79.7%
2.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 35.9% |
25.8%
10.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
12 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-25 · Fire 2024-01-25
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-10-27 · Fire 2022-10-27
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-03-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-12-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-12-01
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-24
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-07
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-07
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-07
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
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 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
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 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
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 2025-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
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 2025-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
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 2025-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
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 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
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 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2022-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
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 2022-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-11-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Allen, Bathany
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Allen, Morgan
Corporate Director · Individual
Altenweg, Mark
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bauman, Barbara
Corporate Officer · Individual
Begley, Lorene
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Clark, Grace
Corporate Director · Individual
Dedham Institution For Savings
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Fisher, Listo
Corporate Officer · Individual
Flanagan, Jane
Corporate Director · Individual
Forman, Evgenia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fumia, Adam
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gill-Lee, Angella
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Haddad, Pauline
Corporate Director · Individual
Kennedy, Thomas
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kirchner, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lederman, Isaac
Corporate Director · Individual
Lopes, Leah
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mcgrath, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Miniello, Alessio
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Morrow, Mark
Corporate Director · Individual
Pierson, Allene
Corporate Director · Individual
See, Frederica
Corporate Officer · Individual
Stapleton, Patrick
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stapleton, Patrick
Corporate Officer · Individual
Steul, William
Corporate Director · Individual
Ventura, Jeffrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Whitfield, Cheryl
Corporate Director · Individual
Zinti, Paul
Corporate Director · Individual
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